Portage la Prairie
Portage Learning and Literacy Centre
12 Participants|3 Teams|66 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!
About Portage Learning and Literacy Centre
The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre is a not-for-profit organization providing individuals of the Central Plains region with opportunities to realize their education, employment, and immigration goals through a positive and supportive environment.
One of our main programs is the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP), where we help Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) transition to their new lives in Canada by providing essential services during their first 4–6 weeks here. We are very proud of our staff and volunteers who all possess the passion to help and commitment to serve. Our program is focused on ensuring that our GARs feel welcomed, supported, and integrated as they begin their new journey in Canada.
Your contribution truly means the world to us! Together, we can make a real difference. Every donation, big or small, can change lives. Thank you so much for your generosity and see you on Ride day!
Portage la Prairie 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 >
# | Team Name | Captain | Members | Raised | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Team PLLC | Althea Almazan | 6 | 159.00 | |
2 | The Walkie Talkies | Beth Kalaw | 4 | 40.00 | |
3 | PLLC Staff & Volunteers | Cathy Dowd | 1 |
Community Sponsors
Portage la Prairie (Portage Learning and Literacy Centre) 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
Island Park and Crescent Lake, 441 Crescent Rd E, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3X2
Start and Finish will be along International Drive, along the Crescent Lake, near the Island Park Playground.
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 3:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 4:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 6:00 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.
- You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.
- 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!
Portage la Prairie Maps
Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:
2.5km Walking Route can be looped twice so participants can complete a 5km.
10km Bike Ride/Run The 20km route is created by completing the 10km loop twice
2024 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from RIDE 2024 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
Contact Us
RIDE Portage la Prairie 2025
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email portagelaprairie@rideforrefuge.org