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June 19, 2000
(Justice)

Justice Minister meets with Cops for Cancer team in Port aux Basques

Justice Minister and Attorney General Kelvin Parsons met with members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary�s (RNC) Cops for Cancer bicycle team in Port aux Basques on Friday, June 16, issuing the challenge that if one corporate sponsor will provide $100,000 to the team, he will shave his head.

The team is travelling across the province raising awareness and money for children suffering from cancer. The team is scheduled to arrive back in St. John�s on June 24, where all members will meet at the Village Mall for a head shaving event.

Media contact: Kathy Dicks-Peyton, Communications (709) 729-6564.

 NOTE TO EDITORS: A photograph of the minister with the Cops for Cancer bicycle     team is available upon request from Kathy Dicks-Peyton.

2000 06 19                         11:35 a.m.