2023 Cycle For Hope Raises Record Amount for GBCSC

The Georgian Bay Cycle For Hope on August 19 raised over $130,000 in support of the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre (GBCSC). This year’s event shattered past fundraising totals for a new record. The 2023 event also had the most participants ever, 229.

“We are overwhelmed with the support we’ve received through this year’s ride. This is our biggest annual fundraiser and the area’s premier cycling event. It surpassed all expectations, and the impact that will have on the individuals and families we serve will be felt for a very long time,” said Eric Walter, Executive Director, GBCSC.

The money from this event goes to supporting those people in the local region impacted cancer and are now facing the biggest fight of their lives.

Walter added the great response for this year’s event gives will allow the GBCSC to keep up with growing demand for support in the local area and ensure those in need get support immediately.

The event, the GBCSC’s largest annual fundraiser, began and ended at Rotary Champlain Wendat Park in Penetanguishene. It featured a range of cycle routes for all rider levels from 10 kilometres up to 100 kilometres throughout the local area. Many this year also participated by riding, walking, and rolling along the Ice Cream All Ages, All Abilities Route on Penetanguishene’s scenic waterfront.

After participants returned, a special celebration event took place featuring live music by vocalist Emma Reynolds, a barbeque, as well as food and beverages from local vendors, MegaMindful Living and The Pulse Nutrition. There was also face painting for all ages and activities provided by the Midland Public Library.

A special thanks to Enbridge, Deluxe, Tom Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC, Den Bosch & Finchley, and Royal Homes along with the many other sponsors and community supporters who helped make the 2023 Cycle For Hope a great success.

The 2024 Cycle For Hope will take place on August 17.

OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre is to provide emotional, physical, social, spiritual support, education and information as a complement to the medical system for people affected by cancer.

 

OUR VISION

 The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre strives to be recognized as a source of support, education and motivation for people living with cancer. their families and caregivers. Our vision is to be recognized throughout North Simcoe, South Georgian Bay, and the surrounding communities as a place of hope, comfort, strength and courage.

Land Acknowledgement

The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishinabek people. This includes the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy and the Chippewa Tri-Council comprised of Beausoleil First Nation, Rama First Nation, Georgina Island First Nation, Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Missisauga’s of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Métis and Inuit people.