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Kitchener Central

Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...

37 Participants|10 Teams|6 Volunteers|26 Days Left

The RIDE is a family-friendly event where we ride/walk to help raise funds for charities that provide hope, safety, + freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 for the 2025 RIDE for SDC!

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About Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...

For more than 50 years, the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDC) has been fighting for people's lived experience and grassroots, community-based solutions to be the foundation of government policy and decision-making. Over the years, we've incubated countless community projects, grassroots groups, and sibling non-profits, including A Better Tent City, KW Accessibility, and Community Legal Services.

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Today our primary pillars are Housing & Homelessness, Grassroots Infrastructure, and Lived Expertise. Our programs include Civic Hub Waterloo Region, Eviction Prevention, Lived Expertise Consulting, and Festival of Neighbourhoods. To learn more about our current initiatives, please visit waterlooregion.org.

Kitchener Central Scoreboard

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Teams
Participants

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Union Co-operative

Sean Campbell

4

850.00

2

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

Jeevan Athithan

16

600.00

3

the Must team

Kathie Must

1

400.00

4

Wilmot Technologies

Everton Wilmot

4

100.00

5

SDC Direct

SDC Direct

1

75.00

6

Joyful Cities Team

David Alton

1

75.00

7

Dani and the Boys

Danielle Ringer

1

25.00

8

Laurier for SDC

Laura Pin

1

9

SkyWalkers

Anjali Sanderson

2

10

SDC Board of RIDEctors

Meagan Snyder

2

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Kathie Must

the Must team

5

400.00

2

Sam Nabi

Union Co-operative

6

375.00

3

Jeevan Athithan

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

5

225.00

4

Sean Campbell

Union Co-operative

2

175.00

5

Jeya Nadarajah

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

2

100.00

6

Rajivi Nadarajah

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

2

100.00

7

Suhanya Ketheeswaran

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

1

100.00

8

David Alton

Joyful Cities Team

2

75.00

9

Thevaker Athithan

Wilmot Technologies

1

75.00

10

Scott Barker

Union Co-operative

1

50.00

11

Adara Barr

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

1

25.00

12

Aria Barr

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

1

25.00

13

Darian Barr

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

1

25.00

14

Danielle Ringer

Dani and the Boys

1

25.00

15

Everton Wilmot

Wilmot Technologies

1

25.00

16

Peter Eglin

17

Rishi Matheepan

Wilmot Technologies

18

Krishiiv Joshi

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

19

Jagdish Ramlingh

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

20

Abee Raveendran

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

21

Usha Navaratnaraja

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

22

Paulina Rodriguez

23

Arjun Nakuleswaran

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

24

Ajyth Nakuleswaran

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

25

Niklas Chandrabalan

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

26

Manuel Riemer

Union Co-operative

27

Meagan Snyder

SDC Board of RIDEctors

28

Laura Pin

Laurier for SDC

29

Dustin Wilson

SkyWalkers

30

Heather Bigelow

SDC Board of RIDEctors

31

Sharon Barr

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

32

SDC Direct

SDC Direct

33

Anjali Sanderson

SkyWalkers

34

Debbie Chapman

35

Delexan Navaratnam

Pedal to the Metal with Jeevan

Community Sponsors

Kitchener Central (Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

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

This year's RIDE route will take you along some of the places where mass evictions and displacement are happening right now in downtown Kitchener. By participating in the RIDE, you'll help SDC prevent evictions, advocate for the unhoused community, support entire buildings experiencing renoviction, and uplift grassroots organizations fighting for a safer world for all of us.

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.

Local Details

Parking


The following municipal lots offer FREE parking on Saturdays:


28 Water Street South

5 Charles Street East


If parking in any other lot, please be sure to check the instructions and pay the required fee to avoid a ticket!


Rest Stop


The Rest Stop for both the walkers and bikers will be at Victoria Park.


Post-Event Meal


Please let our staff know if you have any allergies or accessibility needs so we can make ride day fun for all.

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.
  • 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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Kitchener Central Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

5kmView + print!

Walking Route

2kmView + print!

Shortened Walking Route

10/20kmView + print!

Loop twice for 20KM

2024 RIDE Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!

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Contact Us


RIDE Kitchener Central 2025

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

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