Ride for Refuge
Formation | 2004 |
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Type | NGO |
Purpose | To raise awareness and funds for the displaced, vulnerable and exploited |
Headquarters | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
Location | |
Parent organization | Blue Sea Philanthropy |
Website | rideforrefuge |
Ride for Refuge is a non-competitive cycling event that partners with 175+ independent charities annually[1] and raises awareness and funds for displaced persons,[2] the vulnerable, and the exploited.[3] The event occurs internationally,[4] at locations in Canada and the United States.[5] Ride for Refuge was started in Canada in 2004,[6] by the Christian missionary organization International Teams Canada.[7] In its first year, Ride for Refuge took place in one city, Kitchener, Ontario, and there were only 25 cyclists.[8] As of 2014, the Ride for Refuge has raised more than $5,000,000.00 for their charitable partners.[9] Teams that enter in the event can choose from a list of approved charities for whom to fundraise[10] Teams can choose to support orphans, homeless people, refugees, human trafficking victims, and other displaced peoples.[11] The RIDE raises money for charities such as Ratanak International, International Justice Mission Canada, Africa Inland Mission Canada, and many more [12]
References
- ^ "About". Ride for Refuge. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- ^ Joanne N. Bailey-Boorsma. "Ride for Refuge takes place at Byron Center Christian Saturday". Southwest Advance. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Rachel Gardner (October 4, 2012). "CU students cycle to raise money for Ride for Refuge". The Charlatan. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ^ Laurie Watt (August 18, 2010). "Busby to ride for street centre". Simcoe.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Charlene Peck (September 16, 2011). "Riders shift gears for greater orphanage needs". CottageCountryNow.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Sabrina Prosser (October 18, 2010). "Saturday's bicycle ride raised $18k for charities, refugees". The Oklahoma Daily. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Jason Dzubow (September 29, 2010). "Bloggings On Political Asylum". Immigration Daily. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Elena Hogan (October 7, 2011). "Port Hope church rides for Haiti". Northumberland News. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ "About". Ride for Refuge. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "Westminster School club aids Ride for Refuge". Courier News. October 19, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Louis Tam (September 21, 2011). "Cyclists all geared up for weekend ride for refuge". CottageCountryNow.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ "Partners". Ride for Refuge. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- 2004 establishments in Ontario
- Annual events in Canada
- Annual sporting events in the United States
- Charities based in Canada
- Charity events in Canada
- Charity events in the United States
- Christian events
- Christian organizations established in the 21st century
- Christian sports organizations
- Christianity in North America
- Cycling events in Canada
- Cycling events in the United States
- Cycling organisations in Canada
- Cycling organizations in the United States
- Homelessness charities
- International organizations of the Americas
- Recurring sporting events established in 2004
- Refugee aid organizations
- Religious organizations established in 2004
- Social welfare parachurch organizations