The RIDE will happen as scheduled on Saturday, October 3, 2020! However, Covid-related health risks and operational challenges won't permit us to assemble in large groups. So instead, we'll gather virtually, self-organizing in smaller, covid-friendly teams or groups as permitted.
Let's keep our RIDE location communities going! Register for the same RIDE location as last year - or, if you are new, register in a location you're within an hour of.
Have you heard about Pictou County Safe Harbour?
Pictou County Safe Harbour (PCSH) is a community-based refugee sponsorship group that was founded in 2015 in response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis. PCSH began with the sponsorship of one family from Syria in 2016, but in the years since, PCSH has remained an active sponsorship group and has welcomed nearly 50 individuals to the community from both Syria + the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These newcomers have become vital citizens within our community - working as teachers, nursing aids, construction workers and cooks. We want to continue this efforts and invite you to join us in raising funds to sponsor additional families in 2021 - increasing the strength, diversity and friendships within our community!
There are no official RIDE locations this year. Teams will self-organize in smaller groups, following all COVID-related protocols for safety. Ask your captain for details on the plan for your team.
This year you can sleep in a little longer if you want. Teams and individuals are free to gather at a time that is convenient for all of you.
Outdoor T-shirt Pick-up times
Team Captains, participants or one member of a family may pick up your t-shirts if you've qualified ($150 raised for adults, $75 for those 17 and under) at one of these two times.
Thursday, October 1 - 4pm-7pm
at Gazebo at Glasgow Square
155 Riverside Pkwy,
New Glasgow, NS
B2H 5E1
or
Saturday, October 3 - 8am- 11am
at Gazebo at Glasgow Square
155 Riverside Pkwy,
New Glasgow, NS
B2H 5E1
And
at The trail entrance behind the deCoste Performing Arts Centre in Pictou
99 Water St,
Pictou, NS
B0K 1H0
Please wear a mask. Queue up 6 feet apart from the next person in line, and we'll move through the process cheerfully and quickly, celebrating your fundraising in the safest way possible.
All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.
Safety First!
If your team is outside on Event Day, keep a close eye on everyone, their plans, whereabouts, and safety.
Common Sense Mainly!
Kailee Brennan Volunteer Coordinator
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email info@rideforrefuge.org