Raised:
$16,363
81%Goal:
$20,000

Fort Erie

Hosted by Matthew House Fort Erie

20Participants4Teams

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, Sept. 23, 2023!

Event Day Details

Save the date - RIDE Day is September 23, 2023!

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First Baptist Church

165 Bertie Street

Fort Erie, ON

L2A 3W9


Registration: 9:30 am


Ride begins: 10 am


Barbecue: 11 am (approximately)

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 2024!


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: 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.
  • 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, September 23, 2023.
  • 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. Late September 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.

Fort Erie 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

Matthew House Movers

Jim McNair

10

11,937.00

2

Rotary Fort Erie

J. Scott Broda

3

1,265.00

3

Haines Planes

Mark & Nancy Haines

1

1,000.00

4

The Samaritans

John Mtshede

3

495.00

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Phil Styles

Matthew House Movers

11

4,380.00

2

Jose Rosales

Matthew House Movers

11

2,150.00

3

Jim McNair

Matthew House Movers

7

1,560.00

4

Gord and Ruth Abraham

8

1,541.00

5

Paul Mason

Matthew House Movers

18

1,030.00

6

Mark & Nancy Haines

Haines Planes

13

870.00

7

Allan Krar

Matthew House Movers

22

750.00

8

Gonul Turkdogan

Matthew House Movers

20

635.00

9

J. Scott Broda

Rotary Fort Erie

13

520.00

10

Karl Gutbrod

Matthew House Movers

1

500.00

11

John Mtshede

The Samaritans

8

475.00

12

Jim McBeth

Matthew House Movers

4

400.00

13

Pam Barkwell

Matthew House Movers

18

345.00

14

Wendy Broda

Rotary Fort Erie

2

225.00

15

Julie Young

Matthew House Movers

1

187.00

16

Kevin OReilly

Rotary Fort Erie

3

150.00

17

Bob Stapleton

The Samaritans

1

20.00

18

Darryl Stapleton

The Samaritans

The Challenge

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of RIDE. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

About Matthew House Fort Erie

For over twenty years, Matthew House Fort Erie has served suffering and displaced people in our community by providing shelter, support and assistance, especially to newcomers to Canada!.


Over 3,000 people have been helped by Matthew House, giving them a place to stay in the first days of their journey after arriving here in Canada, offering them hope and love and encouragement during an often frightening and bewildering time in their lives.


You can be part of the ministry of Matthew House by giving generously to our Ride for Refuge program.

Fort Erie Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

This is the 5km walking route. For those looking to walk 2.5 km, turn around under the Peace Bridge.

10kmView + print!

Starting at 223 Stanton Street Fort Erie. East on Bertie Street, along the Niagara River bike path to Waverly Beach Park, and then returning along the same route.

Contact Us


RIDE Fort Erie 2023

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

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