Toronto Midtown
Project Abraham
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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 Project Abraham
Over the last decade Project Abraham has been there to help traumatized refugees settle in the GTA, beginning with the Yezidis. In 2014, the Yezidis were victims of genocide as ISIS attacked Mt. Sinjar in Iraq and killed thousands, taking the women as sex slaves and the children as child soldiers. Project Abraham has assisted 45 Yezidi families in the GTA and will be assisting new families as they arrive in 2025 under Canada's Family Reunification Program. Many of our clients suffer from extreme trauma from seeing their relatives murdered and/or from being held as slaves. Recently, Project Abraham has opened its arms to traumatized refugees from Iran, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria and other war torn parts of the world.
Please join us raise money to help our new neighbours. Here are just a few of the services Project Abraham provides:
• English as a second language training. While the government does offer some ESL classes, Project Abraham’s classes are geared toward helping people who have been severely traumatized and who do not do well in a typical ESL class.
• Homework Club. Many of the children are far behind their grade level as a result of being in displaced persons camps for extended periods of time.
• Advocacy for the Yezidis who remain in displaced persons camps
• Translation services
• Adoption services
• Providing laptops, sewing machines, bicycles, etc.
• Community events, e.g. our August picnic
Come with us and help our new neighbours integrate into our community and empower them to flourish in Canada!
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Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 4, 2025!
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.
- 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!
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 Toronto Midtown 2025
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email torontomidtown@rideforrefuge.org