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Hamilton Bayfront

Micah House Refugee Reception Services

70 Participants|8 Teams|35 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!

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About Micah House Refugee Reception Services

Since 2006, Micah House has provided a safe and welcoming place for refugee claimants arriving in Hamilton, Ontario. We offer temporary shelter, settlement support, and a place to belong to individuals and families navigating an often stressful and isolating time in their lives.

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Help us continue building a community of safety, support, and hope for those starting a new life in Canada.


🔗 Learn more or get involved: www.micahhouse.ca


📧 Contact us at: info@micahhouse.ca


📞 Call: 905-296-4387


Together, we can make a difference—one welcome at a time.

Hamilton Bayfront 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

Immanuel CRC & Friends

Hugo Fennema

13

17,125.00

2

Micah House Moves!

Steph Schreuders

6

6,480.00

3

Peace Community Church

Chris Finkbiner

24

3,405.00

4

St John's Rockers

Tom Fleming

6

2,825.00

5

Team Ty

Tyler Bouman

3

2,150.00

6

Mission Baptist Church

Aidan Maier

6

1,075.00

7

Thorburns

Karen Thorburn

4

820.00

8

Eastman Law Office

Claudia Eastman

2

400.00

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Darren Van Til

Immanuel CRC & Friends

7

4,650.00

2

Hugo Fennema

Immanuel CRC & Friends

26

3,065.00

3

Ella Smith

Immanuel CRC & Friends

10

2,335.00

4

Miah Smith

Immanuel CRC & Friends

10

2,335.00

5

Tyler Bouman

Team Ty

15

1,750.00

6

Pip Ouwehand

Immanuel CRC & Friends

12

1,440.00

7

Elsje Zwart

21

1,225.00

8

Peter Kranenburg

Micah House Moves!

5

1,200.00

9

Annette Schreuders

Micah House Moves!

17

1,155.00

10

Rob Schreuders

Micah House Moves!

12

1,110.00

11

Michael & Helena Bootsma

Immanuel CRC & Friends

7

880.00

12

Tom Fleming

St John's Rockers

11

840.00

13

Steph Schreuders

Micah House Moves!

7

765.00

14

Chris Finkbiner

Peace Community Church

6

650.00

15

Jane Morrison

Immanuel CRC & Friends

8

645.00

16

Heidi Schneider

Micah House Moves!

9

450.00

17

Caleb Coolen

Team Ty

3

400.00

18

Mike Zantingh

Immanuel CRC & Friends

4

375.00

19

Beverly Bronte-Tinkew

St John's Rockers

6

350.00

20

Brian Ruttaan

St John's Rockers

4

350.00

21

Claudia Maier

Mission Baptist Church

3

310.00

22

Diane Burns

Peace Community Church

7

305.00

23

Barbara Ruttan

St John's Rockers

4

300.00

24

Margrit Hildebrandt

Mission Baptist Church

5

215.00

25

Tom Smith

Immanuel CRC & Friends

5

200.00

26

Claudia Eastman

Eastman Law Office

1

200.00

27

Jeremiah Eastman

Eastman Law Office

1

200.00

28

Aidan Maier

Mission Baptist Church

4

200.00

29

Jack Finkbiner

Peace Community Church

4

200.00

30

Jude Finkbiner

Peace Community Church

4

200.00

31

Zach Ouwehand

Immanuel CRC & Friends

3

200.00

32

Addy Ouwehand

Immanuel CRC & Friends

3

200.00

33

Kristy Reckman

Peace Community Church

4

175.00

34

Emily Van Kampen

Peace Community Church

3

170.00

35

Andi Ovenden

Peace Community Church

1

150.00

36

Jessica Karsten-Smith

Immanuel CRC & Friends

4

150.00

37

QIFANG HUANG

Mission Baptist Church

3

150.00

38

Shawn Cuthill

Peace Community Church

2

150.00

39

Karen Thorburn

Thorburns

3

150.00

40

Laura Ouwehand

Immanuel CRC & Friends

2

150.00

41

Natasha Martinez

Micah House Moves!

2

150.00

42

Nate Van Kampen

Peace Community Church

2

150.00

43

Andria Slack

Peace Community Church

2

130.00

44

Michelle Cuthill

Peace Community Church

3

125.00

45

Bruce P

St John's Rockers

2

110.00

46

Amos Cuthill

Peace Community Church

2

100.00

47

Gideon Cuthill

Peace Community Church

2

100.00

48

Naomi Ovenden

Peace Community Church

4

100.00

49

Audrey McGregor

1

100.00

50

Tristan Su

Mission Baptist Church

2

100.00

51

Aria Gingrich

Peace Community Church

1

100.00

52

Bryn Gingrich

Peace Community Church

1

100.00

53

Jack Reckman

Peace Community Church

2

75.00

54

William Reckman

Peace Community Church

2

75.00

55

Sam Van Kampen

Peace Community Church

1

75.00

56

AJ Van Kampen

Peace Community Church

1

75.00

57

Jacob Van Kampen

Peace Community Church

1

75.00

58

Susan Johnson

1

50.00

59

Vivian Han

Mission Baptist Church

1

50.00

60

Scott Reckman

Peace Community Church

1

25.00

61

Sharon Klassen

St John's Rockers

1

25.00

62

Liam Thorburn

Thorburns

63

Cadence Thorburn

Thorburns

64

Thomas Slack

Peace Community Church

65

Jill Hicks

66

adrienne finkbiner

Peace Community Church

67

Luke Bonvanie

Team Ty

Community Sponsors

Hamilton Bayfront (Micah House Refugee Reception Services) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - RIDE Day is October 4, 2025!

Start/Finish Google Map

900 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1K6


Our start location is Cootes Paradise Elementary School.


Join us here on RIDE day for registration, snacks and activities as we get ready to launch both the WALK and the RIDE.


Parking is available at the school, as well as free street parking

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 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. 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.
  • 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!

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Hamilton Bayfront Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

Contact Us


RIDE Hamilton Bayfront 2025

Stephanie Schreuders Event Director
Phone 905.296.4387x3
Email stephanie@micahhouse.ca

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