On Saturday, October 5th, charities across Canada will come together to walk + bike in support of people seeking safety and hope.
Walk + bike with United College and Reception House around the University of ݮƵ to support the resettlement of government-assisted refugees in ݮƵ Region.
³:United College is partnering with Reception House ݮƵ Region to host this signature annual fundraising event, Ride for Refuge, for the second year in a row. Read about last year’s successful event here.
³:2.5/5km walk + 10/20km bike routes in support of Reception House programming. This is a family-friendly event open to all! There is a rest stop halfway through the route with drinks and snacks.
³:The walk + bike routes start and end on the United College Green (190 Westmount Road N, ݮƵ) and will encompass the University of ݮƵ area including Ring Road and Research & Technology Park.
³:Saturday, October 5th, 2024, 10am-1pm. Participant registration begins at 10am with welcome remarks at 10:30am (on the United College Green). Reception/lunch to follow at 12pm at United College.
Why:Proceeds from the event will go towards Reception House’s Refugee Health Fund; supporting refugees with health care needs that are not covered by the province, helping families build new lives in ݮƵ Region.
How can you help?
- . You can join the United College team or create your own team in support of “ݮƵ Westmount – Reception House ݮƵ Region.”
- . Please select “ݮƵ Westmount – Reception House ݮƵ Region” as your location.
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Learn more about this cross-country movement, and please direct any questions toRebecca Wagner, Director of External Relations, United College, atrwagner@uwaterloo.ca.