Burlington
HMC Connections
118 Participants|11 Teams|18 Volunteers
The RIDE is a family-friendly fundraising ride/walk where we gather for local charities that support people who are seeking hope, safety, + freedom all across Canada. Join us Saturday, Oct 4, 2025!
About HMC Connections
HMC Connections is a settlement agency in Halton and we’d like to invite you to participate in our RIDE for REFUGE.
HMC has been serving the Halton community for 47 years and our agency welcomes immigrants and refugees. The Ride for Refuge is meant to raise money for a variety of causes across Canada to help and support vulnerable people needing supports. HMC is fundraising to help local immigrant and refugee families that fall into crisis with short term urgent funds for things like groceries, diapers, uncovered prescriptions and household items like bedding.
Immigrating to a new country puts family under severe stress and most families are able to deal with that stress and thrive but some need some extra supports.
For refugees, they did not plan to come to Canada – some traumatic event in their community has forced them to find a new place to live. That trauma can be war, famine, political or personal persecution, and this means these families are additionally challenged as they deal with these past traumas and try and settle into our community.
At HMC we have been witness to so many brave and inspirational life stories. People are resilient and determined and some just need that helping hand to get them on track to participate fully in our community.
Your donation will go directly to help families in our community with the basics they need to get back on track and your participation in this event will show your strong commitment to making a difference for families in need.
Burlington 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 >
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 4, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
471 Pearl Street, Burlington, ON
We will meet at the Lions' Hall at 471 Pearl Street Burlington. There is limited parking onsite but please do share a ride in if you can.
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
- 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 11:00 am: Move Send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2026!
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 5 or 10 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 attending at the Main Event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.
- Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge but fundraising is encouraged.
- 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.
- Offsite fundraising participants can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
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. Bring them to RIDE Event 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. Bring them to the RIDE Event with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children: under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.
- 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 fundraising for!
Burlington Maps
Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:
Bike route: once for 5 KM and twice for 10 KM.
2024 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from RIDE 2024 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
Contact Us
RIDE Burlington 2025
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email burlington@rideforrefuge.org