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Bicycles for Humanity is truly a community initiative. Our success comes from engaging the many individuals, groups, organizations and communities who support our projects though their own fundraising events. Their enthusiasm, creativity and commitment is infectious! We are grateful for their attention, dedication and results!
Initiatives
OTTAWA, ON
Valerie Gaston and Keli Marshall are two local cyclists who race primarily on the road. They have ridden together as teammates on Les Rouleurs for the past 3 years. And for the past 2 years, they have put on a spinning event to benefit a different charitable organization each year... read more
CHELSEA and WAKEFIELD, QC
Reverend Robert Sears, conducts a "Rector's Ride" each year - a bicycle ride to raise funds for overseas outreach programs. This year, Bicycles for Humanity was the fortunate recipient of his efforts and the generosity of the congregations of St. Mary Magdalene and The Church of the Good Shepherd... read more
Spinning / Cycling
Cycling Enthusiasts
Cycling
Anglican Community
OTTAWA, ON
Erin Hope, founder of Ripple Adventure, knows first hand on how a simple bicycle can make a difference. Her recent trip to Malawi exposed her to the daily hardship of rural villages and how bicycles were an important tool in improving lives ... read more
Cycling
Cycling Enthusiasts
OTTAWA, ON
Andy Kalnins, a cycling, kayaking and jogging enthusiast, was out on a run one day in late October when he felt some chest pain. Over the next few days and many tests later, the diagnosis was in: he was to be scheduled for coronary bypass ... read more
Healthcare
Heart Patient / Cycling Enthusiast
OTTAWA, ON
Back in 2003, the ByTowne Cinema staff decided to do something different with their Tip Jar. Rather than collecting a few coins each night for themselves, they decided they would donate the contents of their Tip Jar to worthy causes... read more
Entertainment - at the movies
Cinema Staff
OTTAWA, ON
For years, a local organic mattress manufacturer, Sleeptek Mfg / Obasan, used a shipping container as extra storage outside their building. But in late 2009, thanks to a move to a much bigger facility, they no longer required the external storage. Jean Corriveau, owner and founder, wanting to put the container ... read more
Proceeds of Sale
Passionate Individual
Many more past initiatives will be posted soon...
GATINEAU, QC
As part of Earth Day celebrations, Environment Canada’s Marc Lapointe conducted a bike workshop to help participants understand the basics of bicycle set-up, maintenance, and safety.... read more
Cycling
Cycling Enthusiasts
Tuscany, Italy
Austin Lehman Adventures (ALA) ) has announced a partnership with Bicycles for Humanity worldwide to create and manage a Bicycle Tour in Italy this fall. Cyclists from around the world can sign up for a seven day pedal tour of the Tuscany region of Italy and in doing so, help fund the establishment of a bike shop... read more
Holiday Travelers
Cycling Enthusiasts
OTTAWA, ON
Deirdre McKie’s drive and spirit inspires friends to help send bikes to Malawi. The name of Deirdre initiative, Hope for Humanity, came to her on a training run. “I was thinking about Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope and that inspired ... read more
Birthday Celebration
Passionate Supporter
OTTAWA, ON
A spaghetti luncheon at work followed by a block BBQ party at her residence coupled with a matching donation from Investors Group Kanata raised $1,000. ... read more
Corporate fund matching
Supporter
Recreational Sport
Supporter
The Maritimes
Adventure Cycle Experience offers guided, supported bicycle tours of Canada's beautiful Maritime Provinces. All of their tours are based on their four pillars of Adventure, Healthy Living, Sustainability, and the desire to Do Some Good. .. ... read more
Holiday / Travel
Supporter
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