$44,68944%Goal:
$100,000
Coquitlam
Hosted by Ratanak International
What moves you? Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 for the Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly bike + walk fundraiser.
It's a fun and easy way to participate with Ratanak in helping human trafficking survivors in Cambodia.
You have the chance to be a pivotal part of this freedom movement!
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About Ratanak International
Break the Cycle, RIDE for Freedom
Cambodia has a long history of poverty, exploitation, and abuse that has robbed many of their dignity and freedom – subjecting the vulnerable to extreme violence and sexual trauma. Traffickers prey on vulnerability to illegally sell children, women, and men into forced labour or sexual slavery. Survivors who escape experience emotional, physical and economic hardships which make them extremely vulnerable to re-exploitation. Thousands of people are vulnerable to exploitation in Cambodia, but we believe that together we can change that.
Ratanak International works with Cambodians to restore those robbed of freedom and protect the vulnerable. We walk with survivors of trafficking on their journey from exploitation to freedom and hope, showing them the same love Jesus shows us. Join us in this freedom movement!
RIDE with us on October 1 at our Ratanak in-person event at Mundy Park in Coquitlam, BC. Invite your friends and family to join you, fundraise or donate to transform lives in Cambodia.
If you don't reside in BC, you can still join us by riding or walking in your province. We would love to have riders and walkers from all across Canada! When you sign-up, simply choose the option of joining OUT OF TOWN.
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 1, 2022!
Join with the Ratanak community on the beautiful trails of Mundy Park in Coquitlam and meet other people who are passionate about raising support and awareness for Cambodian trafficking survivors.
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2600 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6C4
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2600 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6C4
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 4:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 6:00 pm: Mosey Go Home!
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Check-in
- All participants will check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
- 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.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Can't join us on event day? If you have a conflict, we hope you'll join us by fundraising and walking on your own.
Waivers
All participants should register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@rideforrefuge.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
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: There will be one rest stop on each route with 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.
- 12 and under participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
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!
Coquitlam Maps
Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:
Trail walk that loops around the Perimeter Trail in Mundy Park.
Out and back trail walk. Great for families with young kids. This walk leads you to a rest stop at the playground where you can have a snack and washroom break and kids can play before heading back.
Around 10km (2 loops) or 20km (4 loops) bike ride route, primarily along the paved Mundy Park Community Path.
2021 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from RIDE 2021 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
Contact Us
RIDE Coquitlam 2022
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email coquitlam@rideforrefuge.org