On Saturday, October 5th, charities across Canada will come together to walk + bike in support of people seeking safety and hope.
Walk + bike with United College and Reception House around the University of Waterloo to support the resettlement of government-assisted refugees in Waterloo Region.
Who: United College is partnering with Reception House Waterloo Region to host this signature annual fundraising event, Ride for Refuge, for the second year in a row. Read about last year’s successful event here.
What: 2.5/5km walk + 10/20km bike routes in support of Reception House programming. This is a family-friendly event open to all! There is a rest stop halfway through the route with drinks and snacks.
Where: The walk + bike routes start and end on the United College Green (190 Westmount Road N, Waterloo) and will encompass the University of Waterloo area including Ring Road and Research & Technology Park.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024, 10am-1pm. Participant registration begins at 10am with welcome remarks at 10:30am (on the United College Green). Reception/lunch to follow at 12pm at United College.
Why: Proceeds from the event will go towards Reception House’s Refugee Health Fund; supporting refugees with health care needs that are not covered by the province, helping families build new lives in Waterloo Region.
How can you help?
- Sign up as a walker/biker participant. You can join the United College team or create your own team in support of “Waterloo Westmount – Reception House Waterloo Region.”
- Sign up as a day-of event volunteer. Please select “Waterloo Westmount – Reception House Waterloo Region” as your location.
- Donate to the United College team.
Learn more about this cross-country movement here, and please direct any questions to Rebecca Wagner, Director of External Relations, United College, at rwagner@uwaterloo.ca.