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Help me reach my goals!
I am training to cycle 100 miles (Century Ride) on August 29th in support of Help Us Help's COVID-19 Children's Relief Initiative!
I started cycling in July, and have been adding 20 km to my longest ride every week! I am so excited to be cycling this summer, as it is keeping me active, introducing me to beautiful sights across Ontario and giving me an opportunity to connect with my father, who, as you may know, is an avid cycler. I am looking forward to completing Algonquin's "Gate-to-Gate" ride with my dad in preparation for the Century Ride.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to contain the virus in Ukraine, almost 50 000 at-risk children were sent home to their biological parent(s), who are unable to provide appropriate care to their children for a variety of reasons.
Funds raised for this initiative will provide necessary food and hygiene kits to the families affected, and support in the form of weekly visits and assessments by a social worker. It is one step towards reform in Ukraine that will focus on providing appropriate support to families, thereby allowing parents to care for their children. Click here for more info: https://covid19childrensrelief.ca/
Help Us Help's Move-A-Thon presents an opportunity for me to participate in a sport I love while fundraising for an important initiative. Help me raise $1500 to provide social support, food kits and hygiene kits to 10 families in need!