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Stratford

Stratford House of Blessing

36 Participants|8 Teams|5 Volunteers|26 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 Stratford House of Blessing

This year, funds raised through the Ride for Refuge will help Stratford House of Blessing continue doing what we do best: providing food and vital support to individuals and families in need, especially as the cost of living continues to climb.

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More and more working parents are turning to us for help as they struggle to afford housing, groceries, and fuel. With your support, we can bridge the gap and ensure no one in our community goes without.


By participating in or donating to Ride For Refuge, you’re helping ensure that those facing food insecurity in Stratford and the surrounding area have access to essential food and resources. Your generosity makes it possible for us to offer food bank services, free home deliveries, care packages for new mothers and children—complete with diapers, formula, personal care items, and healthy school snacks. Together, we can bring hope, dignity, and support to those who need it most!


To learn more about our programs, visit www.shob.org.

Stratford 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

Sole Sisters

Sara Ropp

4

655.00

2

Speedy Spokes

Madison Leyser

5

650.00

3

CRC4HOB

Pat Tiemens

12

500.00

4

Gears 'n Tears

Megan Lennox

4

450.00

5

Cycle Stratford

Jeanne Grier

4

200.00

6

Avon Church

Tammy Watson

1

50.00

7

Stratford House of Blessing

Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank

1

8

Elite Gym

Dori Hishon

3

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Heather Shean

Sole Sisters

12

360.00

2

Madison Leyser

Speedy Spokes

4

350.00

3

Sara Ropp

Sole Sisters

3

275.00

4

Pat Tiemens

CRC4HOB

2

200.00

5

Robert Leyser

Speedy Spokes

2

150.00

6

Lori Tiemens

CRC4HOB

1

150.00

7

David DeWitt

CRC4HOB

1

150.00

8

Greg Wideman

Gears 'n Tears

1

100.00

9

Heather Houghton

Cycle Stratford

1

100.00

10

Maureen Leyser

Speedy Spokes

1

100.00

11

Megan Lennox

Gears 'n Tears

1

100.00

12

Pete McDonnell

Cycle Stratford

1

50.00

13

Tammy Watson

Avon Church

1

50.00

14

Jody Swan

Sole Sisters

1

20.00

15

Pete McDonnell

Cycle Stratford

16

Julia Deck

Speedy Spokes

17

Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank

Stratford House of Blessing

18

Shauna DeWeerd

CRC4HOB

19

Nathaniel DeWeerd

CRC4HOB

20

Cameron Leyser

Speedy Spokes

21

Gerald Vander Ploeg

CRC4HOB

22

Heather Lennox

Gears 'n Tears

23

Hannah Davidson

24

Heather DeWitt

CRC4HOB

25

Martine Lee

26

SANDRA VISSCHER

CRC4HOB

27

Isabelle DeWeerd

CRC4HOB

28

Jeanne Grier

Cycle Stratford

29

Kirstyn DeWeerd

CRC4HOB

30

Jonathan DeWeerd

CRC4HOB

31

ella fox

Elite Gym

32

Amanda DeWeerd

CRC4HOB

33

Dori Hishon

Elite Gym

34

OLIVIA BOERSEN

Elite Gym

35

Carlie Pearce

Sole Sisters

Event Day Details

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

Start/Finish Google Map

382 Britannia Street

Stratford, Ontario

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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Stratford Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

Walking Route

2024 RIDE Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!

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Contact Us


RIDE Stratford 2025

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

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