Thank you for your support to make our 2nd Annual Community Bike Ride a tremendous success.
We have raised $30,658
All the funds raised are targeted to support two of our primary programs. First is our community education and training. This program focuses on providing mental health information to the public through publications, workshops and events. Specifically the money raised will be used to fund the production and distribution of brochures, facilitate our participation in health fairs and community events and host workshops and other educational opportunities. This is to increase awareness and reduce stigma in our community.
Secondly, the money will go towards recovery based programs for people living with mental illness. Two key areas will be targeted: our Child and Youth Mental Health and Adult Mental Health Recreation and Leisure Programming. In both cases funds will support activity, food and program supply costs.
Our sincere appreciation to our Title Sponsors Mandell Pinder, our Diamond Sponsor, XEROX Canada, our Gold Sponsor, Desjardins, our Media Sponsors, our Community Supporters, our riders and their friends and families.
Save the date of our 3rd Annual Community Bike Ride in 2011 – tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 26th, 2011.
See everyone at the ride in 2011!
Mental illness does not affect a person in isolation. It impacts families, friends, co-workers and our community. In fact, 1 in 5 Canadians will suffer from a mental illness. In Vancouver and Burnaby that is over 161,000 of our family members, friends and neighbours.
- We are riding today to raise awareness and acceptance of those living with mental illness.
- We are riding today because recovery, when the right supports are in place, is possible.
- We are riding today because healthy choices including exercise builds resiliency and promotes positive mental health.
- We are riding today, because cycling is fun and good for us and our environment too.
- We are riding today for us, all of us!
Photos from the 2009 Community Bike Ride
