Raised:
$15,296
76%Goal:
$20,000

Windsor

Hosted by Matthew House Refugee Centre Windsor

58Participants17Teams126Volunteers

What moves you? The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct 5, 2024!

Event Day Details

Save the date - RIDE Day is October 5, 2024!

StartGoogle Map

3185 Forest Glade Dr, Windsor, ON N8R 1W7

Schedule

  • 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 11:00 am: Move Send-off
  • 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

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 check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
  • 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.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Waivers

All participants should register online.

  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children: under 18 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 walking and fundraising for!

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.

Windsor Maps

Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

Easy 2.5KM loop through Forest Glade Optimist park with start and finish at Matthew House Refugee Centre. Loop twice for 5km

10kmView + print!

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.

10/...View + print!

Out and back route with repeat runs along the Ganatchio Trail/Waterfront. Very limited street portions. Dedicated trail with rest stops.

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 >

Teams
Participants

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

First Baptist Kingsville

Rev. dave Page

6

4,435.00

2

Michelle's Sole Trainers

Michelle Valentine/Evola

2

2,815.00

3

Mily's Happy Feet

Mily Fuentes

1

2,075.00

4

Matthew House Windsor Friends & Family

Mike Morency

1

2,056.25

5

WECDSB

Stephen Fields

16

1,560.00

6

Community Champions

Celia Kroker

12

870.00

7

Sandwich Secondary School

Devyn Nichols

4

500.00

8

Good Shepherd

Laura Reaume

1

425.00

9

Blue Raiders

Andrea Nouani

1

280.00

10

Alli's Adventurers

Allison Slavik

1

200.00

11

Nigel's Crew

Nigel Sitashi

1

80.00

12

Hadi's Walkers for Hope

Hadi Youssef

1

13

Gab's Stride 4 Lives

Gabriel Abidakun

1

14

Sammys Senders

Sam Molloy

1

15

Rollin' Rhudes for Refuge

Cathe Rhude

1

16

Deborah's Walkers

Deborah Ishimwe

1

17

Jesus is Lord Aladura

Eva Olaleye

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Mily Fuentes

Mily's Happy Feet

32

2,075.00

2

Michelle Valentine/Evola

Michelle's Sole Trainers

16

1,725.00

3

Heather Rumble Peterson

First Baptist Kingsville

9

1,255.00

4

Devyn Nichols

Sandwich Secondary School

8

500.00

5

Susan Jackson

Michelle's Sole Trainers

14

490.00

6

Kathy Peterson

First Baptist Kingsville

5

450.00

7

Laura Reaume

Good Shepherd

5

425.00

8

Stephen Fields

WECDSB

4

300.00

9

Michael Regis

WECDSB

4

225.00

10

Celia Kroker

Community Champions

1

200.00

11

David Kroker

Community Champions

1

200.00

12

Jim Peterson

First Baptist Kingsville

2

200.00

13

Andrea Nouani

Blue Raiders

4

200.00

14

LeeAnn Poisson

WECDSB

1

150.00

15

Beatrice Fuerth

Community Champions

2

150.00

16

William Fuerth

Community Champions

2

150.00

17

Bana Musharbash

WECDSB

3

150.00

18

Carleigh Weldon

WECDSB

2

150.00

19

Mike Morency

Matthew House Windsor Friends & Family

1

100.00

20

Daniela Koppeser

WECDSB

1

100.00

21

Allison Slavik

Alli's Adventurers

1

100.00

22

Emerald Kroker

Community Champions

1

75.00

23

Oakley Kroker

Community Champions

1

75.00

24

Karen Fields

WECDSB

1

75.00

25

Robert Poirier

WECDSB

1

60.00

26

Marlee Page

First Baptist Kingsville

1

50.00

27

Rev. dave Page

First Baptist Kingsville

1

50.00

28

Ash Day

Community Champions

1

20.00

29

Angela Idris

WECDSB

30

Mtanious Idris

WECDSB

31

Alejandro Leon-Giron

32

Cathe Rhude

Rollin' Rhudes for Refuge

33

Eva Olaleye

Jesus is Lord Aladura

34

Deborah Ishimwe

Deborah's Walkers

35

Nigel Sitashi

Nigel's Crew

36

RAVITJEJA GUNUKULA

37

Linda Idris

WECDSB

38

Hadi Youssef

Hadi's Walkers for Hope

39

Gabriel Abidakun

Gab's Stride 4 Lives

40

N.V. Sai Ruthvik Kasi

41

TEJAN BARRIE

WECDSB

42

Rebecca Lawrence

Community Champions

43

Michael Cusinato

WECDSB

44

Sam Molloy

Sammys Senders

45

Larry Livingston

46

Aaliyah Day

Community Champions

47

Isaiah Day

Community Champions

48

Kiara Day

Community Champions

49

Sai Ruthvik Kasi

50

Liam O'Neill

Sandwich Secondary School

51

Cristine Ellis

Community Champions

52

Jen Brause

Sandwich Secondary School

53

Drew Foley

Sandwich Secondary School

54

Odette Idris

WECDSB

About Matthew House Refugee Centre Windsor

Matthew House seeks to provide comfort and security for newly arrived refugee claimants in Windsor by providing transitional housing and settlement assistance.

Contact Us


RIDE Windsor 2024

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

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