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Leamington

South Essex Community Council

27 Participants|8 Teams|1 Volunteer|43 Days Left

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 South Essex Community Council

At SECC we believe everyone deserves a safe space to call home, have meaningful connections and the chance to thrive.

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We walk and ride alongside individuals and families navigating major life transitions whether they are newcomers starting over in a new country, seniors, children and youth searching for belonging or job seekers building their futures.


The journey to stability isn’t easy – especially for those escaping violence, instability, or systems barriers. But with a strong community behind them, that journey becomes possible.


When you Ride for Refuge, you make that community possible. You help ensure that no one has to face uncertainty alone. You ride to offer hope, safety, and freedom – and to build a Windsor Essex region where everyone is valued and supported.

Leamington 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

SECC

Elham Sana

5

140.00

2

Teamwork

Nathalia Ojeda-Hamlin

6

50.00

3

Career Hub

Sandy Lozano

3

4

We The North Church

Joanne Brown

1

5

Children and Youth Team

Vicki Noland

1

6

Millwright Local 1244

Jordon Hamlin

2

7

The Vani's

Kristi Vani

2

8

Rosewood Rockstars

Melissa Loeppgy

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Heather MacPherson

2

100.00

2

Jennifer Moore

SECC

2

90.00

3

Vicki Noland

Children and Youth Team

4

Cecily Zhong

Teamwork

5

Sandy Lozano

Career Hub

6

Joanne Brown

We The North Church

7

Zahra Shahid

Career Hub

8

Laura Fanjoy

SECC

9

Melissa Loeppgy

Rosewood Rockstars

10

Elham Sana

SECC

11

Mariana Harrietha

Career Hub

12

Jake Handsor

Millwright Local 1244

13

Paulina Martinez

Teamwork

14

Kristi Vani

The Vani's

15

Betsy Blanco

Teamwork

16

Juan Osvaldo Gutierrez

Teamwork

17

Nathalia Ojeda-Hamlin

Teamwork

18

Marcus Vani

The Vani's

19

Andrea Brenes

20

Sharen Robinson

SECC

21

Rachel Vega Lagunes

SECC

22

Juan Vargas

23

Alrobel Ahamad

24

Md Tofazzal Hossain

25

masum ahmed

26

Jordon Hamlin

Millwright Local 1244

27

Paulina Martinez Morales

Teamwork

Event Day Details

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

Start/Finish Google Map

Point Pelee National Park, Northwest Beach

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. 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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Leamington Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

2kmView + print!

Easy 2.5 kilometres walk starting from Northwest Beach towards the Marsh Boardwalk and back, loop twice for 5 kilometres.

5kmView + print!

5k Walking route

2024 RIDE Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!

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Contact Us


RIDE Leamington 2025

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

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