Raised:
$23,067
92%Goal:
$25,000

Montreal West Island

Hosted by Bethel Community Church

28Participants1Teams15Volunteers

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, Oct 5, 2024!

2024 RIDE Photos

Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got RIDE Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email them to photos@bluesea.org.

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Event Day Details

Save the date - RIDE Day is October 5, 2024!

StartGoogle Map

105 Av. de Dieppe

Pointe-Claire

H9R 1X5

Schedule

  • 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 4:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 6:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

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 check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
  • 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. 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 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.

Montreal West Island Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

Montreal West Island 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

Bethel In Gear

Fiona Chandler

26

22,917.38

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Fiona Chandler

Bethel In Gear

16

3,160.00

2

Judy Reynolds

Bethel In Gear

10

1,875.00

3

Bob Reynolds

Bethel In Gear

8

1,500.00

4

Natania Tracey

Bethel In Gear

11

1,200.00

5

Adriel Malone

Bethel In Gear

8

1,050.00

6

Nelly Malone

Bethel In Gear

7

1,005.00

7

Sophie Malone

Bethel In Gear

10

1,000.00

8

Roya Khalili

Bethel In Gear

5

950.00

9

Eugen Grecu

Bethel In Gear

8

892.38

10

Tommy Malone

Bethel In Gear

6

875.00

11

Morgan Chandler

Bethel In Gear

8

870.00

12

Réal Frenette

Bethel In Gear

5

850.00

13

Ethan Malone

Bethel In Gear

10

830.00

14

Sean Weeks

Bethel In Gear

2

780.00

15

Christopher Cheek

Bethel In Gear

3

750.00

16

Ruth Frenette

Bethel In Gear

7

750.00

17

Ning Li

Bethel In Gear

5

700.00

18

John Reid

Bethel In Gear

3

625.00

19

Sue Bryant

Bethel In Gear

6

600.00

20

Shahram Khalili

Bethel In Gear

2

550.00

21

Mengya Ye

Bethel In Gear

2

550.00

22

Jeremy Garnet

Bethel In Gear

4

365.00

23

John Bryant

Bethel In Gear

5

350.00

24

Jiaen Li

Bethel In Gear

7

270.00

25

Joshua Gallou

Bethel In Gear

2

250.00

26

Jiayue Li

Bethel In Gear

6

220.00

About Bethel Community Church

This year Bethel Community Church will continue to share our Ride Partner Grant proceeds with the Doro Medical Clinic in South Sudan and the L'Arche Orphanage in Lacroix Perisse, Haiti.


The medical clinic continues to serve increasing numbers of refugees, many others displaced through local violence, as well as caring for the needs of host communities in this remote area of South Sudan.


The clinic funds will be used to purchase life saving treated mosquito nets and medicines for the many in desperate need.


People in Haiti continue to live in fear as out of control violence continues in the streets. The funds that will be sent to Haiti will be used to keep the children and staff safe through this dangerous time and and will help with their additional essential needs.


Please join with us as we strive to reach our financial goal and bring hope to these two desperately needy communities!

Contact Us


RIDE Montreal West Island 2024

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

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