Last Thursday was the Official Kick Off for the Cycle for Shelter. In order to generate some public awareness, and of course some donations for the Shelter Foundation, I organized a group ride around Ajax.
The weather was absolutely gorgeous as we prepared to ride that evening, with light winds, blue skies and no humidity. Our merry group of participants set out just after 6pm and enjoyed a scenic 11km bike ride through town following the beautiful bike paths and trails.
The pace was leisurely, there were lots of laughs and best of all, no-one got left behind. The après party was fantastic! We relaxed on the patio enjoying Casey’s hospitality and their amazing platters of generously donated food. Everyone who came out had the chance to win some wonderful gifts as a thank you for their donation and participation, including tickets to Yuk Yuks, Restaurant gift cards and some really cool bike helmets!
In addition to all of the wonderful donations to the Shelter Foundation that were received that evening, there was also a lot of media ‘buzz’ about the Cycle for Shelter fundraiser which is fabulous. The more people who know about the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and the need to support women’s shelters and violence prevention programs the better. Domestic abuse isn’t something that happens “somewhere else” and it isn’t something that occurs “on occasion” either. It is a sad reality that women and children in our own community and everywhere need assistance and support as they endeavour to rebuild their lives and start down a new path. Want to help me put an end to domestic abuse? Please spread the word, donate, and come out to the next fundraising event on September 10th: Zumba for Shelter! Details are on my website.
Until next time,
Sarah
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