The Ride for Refugees is a fundraiser raising money for orphans, widows, and street kids. It is a huge bike ride using pledges to raise money. This event was held on Oct. 2nd in Geneva, Illinois.
This event is getting bigger every year. It is now hosted in many communities across Canada, the USA, and Australia. People can participate in a few different ways: by giving money to a rider or a team, by riding a bike in a team or individually for 5 to 60 miles, or helping as a volunteer for ride day.
Last Saturday in Geneva, 201 people finished the ride in the freezing cold weather. Some Westminster students and Mrs. Dutcher participated in the event as volunteers. Students helped at the stops where riders could take a rest and have some food. Event coordinator Mrs. Victoria Grant said she, “appreciated all the help from the students.”
In 2010, they estimate that nearly $1,000,000 in grants will be disbursed to over 200 churches and charities applying for this program. The ability to help the Ride for Refuge campaign is not over yet and anyone can still participate. For more information please visit http://www.rideforrefuge.org/.
By Yoha Lee
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