$23,96059%Goal:
$40,000
Windsor
Hosted by Matthew House Refugee Centre, Windsor
What moves you? Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 for the Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly bike + walk fundraiser supporting refugee claimants who arrive in Windsor-Essex seeking safety and a fresh start.
Community Sponsors
Windsor (Matthew House Refugee Centre, Windsor) is super grateful for our fantastic 2022 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 1, 2022!
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Matthew House Refugee Welcome Centre
3185 Forest Glade Drive
Windsor, Ontario
- Parking: Please park in the Forest Glade Optimist Park Parking Lot which is located next door, beside the tennis courts.
- Check-In: Riders and walkers will register and gather in the parking lot of Matthew House before and after the Ride.
- Tours of Matthew House: Tours will be available to participants between 2:30 - 3:45pm and between 5 and 7pm. Request a tour at check-in!
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 4:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 6:00 pm: Mosey Go Home!
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Check-in
- All participants will check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
- 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.
- There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge, but most participants raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Can't join us on event day? If you have a conflict, we hope you'll join us by fundraising and walking on your own.
Waivers
All participants should register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@rideforrefuge.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
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: There will be one rest stop on each route with 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.
- 12 and under participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
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 walking and fundraising for!
Windsor Maps
Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:
Easy 2.5KM loop through Forest Glade Optimist park with start and finish at Matthew House Refugee Centre. Loop twice for 5km
10KM out and back route along Ganatchio Trail Norh/South Extension. Level route with only one major road crossing. Start and finish at Matthew House Refugee Welcome Centre.
10Km out and back along the Ganatchio Trail North/South Extension with two 5KM laps on Ganatchio Trail - Riverside Drive - total of 20KM. Level route with minimal road crossing. Start and finish at MH
Windsor 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 >
About Matthew House Refugee Centre, Windsor
“Home is where your story begins.” That statement could not be more true for the men, women and children who arrive at Matthew House each year seeking safety and a fresh start. Matthew House becomes home and family, helping them begin to write new life stories.
Since 2003, we have provided a safe and welcoming first home, settlement supports and connection to community for refugee claimants who would have otherwise ended up in homeless shelters and struggled to start their new lives in Canada.
As one former refugee said, “Matthew House gave me my first Home in Canada, but they also gave me hope that my children and I could have a great future.”
The need is growing and we need your help to ensure every refugee has a place to call home, and the support they need to heal and get established in our community.
Join us for the ride and help provide Home and Hope for refugee claimants as they begin to write new life stories.
2021 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from RIDE 2021 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
Contact Us
RIDE Windsor 2022
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email windsor@rideforrefuge.org