Ride for Refuge is a non-competitive cycling event that partners with 175+ independent charities annually and raises awareness and funds for displaced persons,[1] the vulnerable, and the exploited.[2] The event occurs internationally, at locations in Canada and the United States.[3] Ride for Refuge was started in Canada in 2004,[4] by the Christian missionary organization International Teams Canada.[5] In its first year, Ride for Refuge took place in one city, Kitchener, Ontario, and there were only 25 cyclists.[6] As of 2014, the Ride for Refuge has raised more than $5,000,000.00 for their charitable partners.[7][citation needed] Teams that enter in the event can choose from a list of approved charities for whom to fundraise[8] Teams can choose to support orphans, homeless people, refugees, human trafficking victims, and other displaced peoples.[9]
 Participants in the 2013 Ride for Refuge in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Formation | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | To raise awareness and funds for the displaced, vulnerable and exploited |
| Headquarters | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| Location | |
Parent organization | Blue Sea Philanthropy |
| Website | rideforrefuge |
References
edit- ^ Joanne N. Bailey-Boorsma (October 2010). "Ride for Refuge takes place at Byron Center Christian Saturday". Southwest Advance. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Gardner, Rachel (October 4, 2012). "CU students cycle to raise money for Ride for Refuge". The Charlatan (student newspaper). Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ Charlene Peck (September 16, 2011). "Riders shift gears for greater orphanage needs". CottageCountryNow.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Sabrina Prosser (October 18, 2010). "Saturday's bicycle ride raised $18k for charities, refugees". The Oklahoma Daily. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Jason Dzubow (September 29, 2010). "Bloggings On Political Asylum". Immigration Daily. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Elena Hogan (October 7, 2011). "Port Hope church rides for Haiti". Northumberland News. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ "About". Ride for Refuge. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "Westminster School club aids Ride for Refuge". Courier News. October 19, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Louis Tam (September 21, 2011). "Cyclists all geared up for weekend ride for refuge". CottageCountryNow.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2012.