Raised:
$22,955
65%Goal:
$35,000

Brantford

Hosted by Brantford Blessing Centre

37Participants9Teams24Volunteers

What moves you? The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct 5, 2024!

Community Sponsors

Brantford (Brantford Blessing Centre) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >

2024 RIDE Photos

Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got RIDE Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email them to photos@bluesea.org.

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Event Day Details

Save the date - RIDE Day is October 5, 2024!

StartGoogle Map

New life church

85 Clench Ave, Brantford, ON N3T 1C1

Schedule

  • 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 11:00 am: Move Send-off
  • 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and participate offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: We have great routes where you can walk 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km.
  • Rest Stops: The rest stop will have yummy snacks and drinks.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold orange RIDE signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.
  • Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at Ride for Refuge except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-in

  • All participants check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
  • T-shirts! Fundraising participants who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a RIDE shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
  • There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge, but most participants raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Waivers

All participants should register online.

  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children: under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.
  • Waivers will be available at check-in on RIDE Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Your bike and helmet or walking shoes
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing. Early October weather can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. So be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the RIDE Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Ride for Refuge with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to RIDE Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Ride for Refuge”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the RIDE Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Brantford Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

The 2.5km turnaround point is at the Colborne Street Bridge

Brantford Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Participants

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Blessing Centre

Terry Howard

2

10,700.00

2

MOMs Go!

Beth Van Sickle

3

2,150.00

3

Evangel team

Glenda Baptiste

1

800.00

4

Pretty Pedlers

Linda Vining

7

520.00

5

Brian and Marion Kennedy

Brian Kennedy

2

300.00

6

Piwa's team

Tapiwa Mutete

6

250.00

7

Hinds Family

Gabriella Hinds

3

130.00

8

McLellan Family

Becca McLellan

1

9

New Life Assembly

Linda Persall

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Beth Van Sickle

MOMs Go!

16

1,260.00

2

Glenda Baptiste

Evangel team

26

800.00

3

Jennifer Barker

3

630.00

4

Linda Vining

Pretty Pedlers

2

520.00

5

Ellen McCleary

MOMs Go!

8

465.00

6

Kari Morrow

Blessing Centre

2

400.00

7

Linneah Tovstiga

3

350.00

8

Natalie Frisk

MOMs Go!

5

325.00

9

Tara Valenzo

1

200.00

10

Benita Tovstiga

1

200.00

11

Marion Kennedy

Brian and Marion Kennedy

1

150.00

12

Murray McDonald

1

100.00

13

Tino Chirusa

Piwa's team

1

75.00

14

Tawana Chirusa

Piwa's team

1

75.00

15

Fortune Mutete

Piwa's team

1

50.00

16

Sarah Copoc

Hinds Family

1

50.00

17

Tapiwa Mutete

Piwa's team

1

50.00

18

Sarah Copoc

Hinds Family

1

30.00

19

Gabriella Hinds

Hinds Family

1

25.00

20

Linda Persall

New Life Assembly

21

Becca McLellan

McLellan Family

22

Sue Jewell

Pretty Pedlers

23

Karen Totzke

Pretty Pedlers

24

Brian Kennedy

Brian and Marion Kennedy

25

Kevin Thompson

Pretty Pedlers

26

Dawn Brennemen

Pretty Pedlers

27

Cathy Norris

28

Heidi Kolb

Pretty Pedlers

29

Hope Mutete

Piwa's team

30

Tatenda Chirusa

Piwa's team

31

Jamie Mae Driver

32

Chi M

33

Heidi Kolb Vining

34

Doug Kolb

Pretty Pedlers

35

Terry Howard

Blessing Centre

About Brantford Blessing Centre

The Blessing Centre is a Community Food program that offers free daily takeout meals and grocery services. All served with friendly warmth and the love of Christ.


?For more than 30 years, The Brantford Blessing Centre has provided an active community outreach and interdenominational ministry of providing food and basic necessities to Brantford residents in need of help. We truly believe "Hope Starts with A Hot Meal," and, strive to create a welcoming and safe place for each and every person who walks through our doors.

Contact Us


RIDE Brantford 2024

The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email brantford@rideforrefuge.org

Got questions about the Ride for Refuge?
info@rideforrefuge.org | 1.877.743.3413