I’m sending this invitation out on behalf of Lilianne, our club’s Vice President.

Lakeridge Health Foundation is having its first annual cycling fundraiser for its Cancer Care Centre.on Sunday May 28th called Pedal for Patients.  The registration fee is $50.00, and there are 2 routes, one of 27 kilometres and one of 80 kilometres.

The rides start at Durham Regional Headquarters on Rossland Road, and head North, the 80 km ride starting at 8:00 am and the 27 km ride starting at 9:00 am.  A sag wagon is provided, plus refreshments and snack stations along the route.  Riders will be provided with a $10.00 voucher applied to any of the food trucks at the finish line. 

Participants are expected to raise $300.00, and help can be obtained from the Centre to meet that goal. Read more about the event itself. Note that you must register by May 21.

Why would our members consider participating in this event?  Lakeridge Health Centre provides cancer care not only for Durham region, but Northumberland County is also in their catchment area and many patients travel to Oshawa for their treatments.

If you’re interested in participating, please use the comments to let others know. Maybe we can gather a team of riders!