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Ottawa Elmvale Acres

Belong Ottawa

58 Participants|14 Teams|23 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 Belong Ottawa

At Belong Ottawa, we open our doors every day to offer safety, dignity, and community to those facing homelessness, poverty, and isolation. As a Community Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, our three drop-in programs—Centre 454, St Luke’s Table, and The Well—provide hot meals, showers, laundry, respite beds, hygiene supplies, and compassionate care. Your support helps us foster belonging, wellness, and hope for those who need it most.

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Together, we belong.

Ottawa Elmvale Acres 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

Belong Ottawa

India Bedson

5

4,145.00

2

St Albans Church

Mary-Martha Hale

5

3,820.00

3

Young @ Heart

Shauna-marie Young

4

2,070.00

4

Trinity Team

Mallory Williams

4

2,025.00

5

Les bergers d'adrien

MICHELE MANIKE

3

1,675.00

6

St Bart’s Movers

Darlene Holden

3

1,540.00

7

St Aidan's Angels

Rosemary Parker

5

1,455.00

8

Banjo Buddies

Simon Kinsman

8

1,450.00

9

Team Kandie

Ann Hannewyk

2

620.00

10

Jarrett's Biker Gang

Jarrett Carty

2

475.00

11

Minty Flamingos

Tracy Cape

7

250.00

12

Our power

Panah Khoshmanesh

1

50.00

13

Recovery Care

Mackenzey Boisvenue

1

30.00

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Campbell Osler

St Albans Church

10

1,225.00

2

Haig McCarrell

St Albans Church

11

1,225.00

3

PJ Hobbs

Young @ Heart

3

1,050.00

4

Michael G

St Albans Church

8

1,045.00

5

India Bedson

Belong Ottawa

8

975.00

6

MICHELE MANIKE

Les bergers d'adrien

11

975.00

7

Mark Whittall

Trinity Team

9

925.00

8

Rosemary Zak

Belong Ottawa

2

700.00

9

Meiping MacIsaac

St Bart’s Movers

10

650.00

10

Shauna-marie Young

Young @ Heart

7

570.00

11

Emilie Kelso

Belong Ottawa

10

550.00

12

Simon Kinsman

Banjo Buddies

4

500.00

13

Philip Church

5

475.00

14

Darlene Holden

St Bart’s Movers

9

415.00

15

Anne Marie Hopkins

Belong Ottawa

8

365.00

16

Rosemary Parker

St Aidan's Angels

4

295.00

17

Mary-Martha Hale

St Albans Church

3

225.00

18

Jarrett Carty

Jarrett's Biker Gang

3

225.00

19

Hélène Tissa Mbaye

Les bergers d'adrien

1

200.00

20

Jason Aston

Jarrett's Biker Gang

2

150.00

21

Raye Smith

Banjo Buddies

1

150.00

22

Perry Rutherford

Banjo Buddies

1

150.00

23

Leanna Kinsman

Banjo Buddies

3

150.00

24

Nora Duguid

Banjo Buddies

2

150.00

25

Emma Kinsman

Banjo Buddies

2

150.00

26

Alexandra Whyte

Banjo Buddies

2

150.00

27

Orsolya Vancsody

Minty Flamingos

2

140.00

28

Mallory Williams

Trinity Team

2

125.00

29

Dan C

Trinity Team

2

125.00

30

Elizabeth Heatherington

St Bart’s Movers

1

100.00

31

Don Desnoyers

St Albans Church

1

100.00

32

Jamie Tomlinson

1

100.00

33

Pat Johnston

1

100.00

34

James Phillips

St Aidan's Angels

2

100.00

35

David McNamara

Young @ Heart

1

100.00

36

Paul Gover

St Aidan's Angels

3

85.00

37

Chuck Adamson

St Aidan's Angels

2

75.00

38

Linda Bennett

St Aidan's Angels

2

75.00

39

Jordina Vancsody

Minty Flamingos

3

60.00

40

Rachel Williams

Trinity Team

1

50.00

41

Lee Garrett

Banjo Buddies

1

50.00

42

Ernie McIntyre

Minty Flamingos

1

50.00

43

Panah Khoshmanesh

Our power

1

50.00

44

Mackenzey Boisvenue

Recovery Care

1

30.00

45

Paul Morrow

Belong Ottawa

1

25.00

46

Rhea Alonzi

1

20.00

47

Reverien Musina

48

DAGRs Army

49

Emmanuel Aking

Minty Flamingos

50

Arnelle Kelsick

Minty Flamingos

51

Ann Hannewyk

Team Kandie

52

Andrea Roth

Team Kandie

53

Tracy Cape

Minty Flamingos

54

DJ Grass

55

Atinuke Adeniyi

56

Christian Danleu

Les bergers d'adrien

57

Ken Baisas

Minty Flamingos

Community Sponsors

Ottawa Elmvale Acres (Belong Ottawa) 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

934 Hamlet Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 1R5


St Aidan's Church (Anglican) Elmvale Acres

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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Ottawa Elmvale Acres Maps

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2024 RIDE Photos

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Contact Us


RIDE Ottawa Elmvale Acres 2025

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

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