Edmonton
FOCAS Canada
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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 FOCAS Canada
FOCAS Canada (Foundation for Oromian Culture, Education & Arts Services) provides resettlement services for newcomers and refugees. Currently, the people we serve are primarily from north east Africa.
We are the builders of social bridges over which refugees, newcomers and immigrant communities cross to Canadian multiculturalism and economic prosperity. We influence children to develop trust in themselves, as well as the energy and drive to overcome their challenges and grow with confidence and the ability to impact their future. We closely work with parents to properly guide and monitor their kids for greater academic and social success. We motivate our children to shine in their classrooms and play leadership roles in their schools. We build bridges between their home cultures and the Canadian culture through empowerment and learning excellence, enabling them to become contributing members of society. We bridge the gap.
Ride for Refuge funds will help us to keep doing what we do well and bridge the gap between other funding sources. We will be able to continue to offer our regular programs, start new ones, and resurrect old ones.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 4, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
#101, 10425 Princess Elizabeth Avenue
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 3:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 4:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 6:00 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 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 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. 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.
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!
Edmonton Maps
Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:
This route is an easy recreational ride on level ground on service roads, low traffic streets, residential roads, and bike paths. Busy streets are crossed at controlled crossings. 2x around = 20 km.
This a pleasant recreational route on level ground on residential sidewalks. Repeat it for a 5 km walk.
2024 RIDE Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
Contact Us
RIDE Edmonton 2025
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email edmonton@rideforrefuge.org