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Mental health fundraiser doubles goal - Dillion Budd
Mental health fundraiser doubles goal
Daily Courier Staff | Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:14 pm
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The top fundraisers at Sunday’s Ride Don't Hide were honoured by officials with the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The event raised $60,000, double what was expected.
The third annual Ride Don’t Hide fundraiser for the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association was far more successful than anticipated.
Organizers had hoped to collect about $30,000 to fund programs that help people with mental health issues. But almost 300 riders turned out, and collectively they raised $60,000.
“This is only our third year with this event, but already it has really established itself as a favorite with families and corporate teams,” said Candace Giesbrecht, the association’s local director of community engagement.
“The support from the community has just been fantastic,” Giesbrecht said, as ride participants wound down with refreshments at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Most participants took part in the 40 km-long Dillon Budd Memorial Route, which wound through many parts of Southeast Kelowna, Giesbrecht said. Other participants, including many families with children, opted for a shorter nine kilometre course.
All the money raised by Sunday’s event stays in Kelowna, helping to fund the local CHMA branch. Giesbrecht thanked all the local bike shops who backed the event with prizes, course volunteers, and rider support.
Mental health fundraiser doubles goal - Dillion Budd
Mental health fundraiser doubles goal
Daily Courier Staff | Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:14 pm
Top fundraisers
The top fundraisers at Sunday’s Ride Don't Hide were honoured by officials with the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The event raised $60,000, double what was expected.
The third annual Ride Don’t Hide fundraiser for the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association was far more successful than anticipated.
Organizers had hoped to collect about $30,000 to fund programs that help people with mental health issues. But almost 300 riders turned out, and collectively they raised $60,000.
“This is only our third year with this event, but already it has really established itself as a favorite with families and corporate teams,” said Candace Giesbrecht, the association’s local director of community engagement.
“The support from the community has just been fantastic,” Giesbrecht said, as ride participants wound down with refreshments at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Most participants took part in the 40 km-long Dillon Budd Memorial Route, which wound through many parts of Southeast Kelowna, Giesbrecht said. Other participants, including many families with children, opted for a shorter nine kilometre course.
All the money raised by Sunday’s event stays in Kelowna, helping to fund the local CHMA branch. Giesbrecht thanked all the local bike shops who backed the event with prizes, course volunteers, and rider support.