Thursday, May 22, 2014
Clara's Big Ride
Support Clara Hughes and Mental Health in Renfrew County
Clara Hughes is a six-time Canadian Olympic speed-skating and cycling medalist and the national spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk. Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk is a 110-day national bicycle tour through every province and territory, beginning in Toronto on March 14, 2014 and concluding in Ottawa on July 1, 2014. As part of Clara’s Big Ride, Clara Hughes will cover 12,000 km and visit 95 communities along the way, including Deep River on June 29 and Arnprior on June 30. Clara’s goal is to raise awareness and funds for mental health services and programs.
A Planning Committee comprised of municipal, agency and community representatives has been meeting to plan for the Deep River event and to coordinate fundraising. After Clara’s event is completed, the funds raised will be pooled and the planning committee will select community agencies providing mental health services to share in receiving the proceeds of the fundraising.
Any individual, group, agency, business, school, team, etc. can create a face book page and take Clara’s challenge to set how much you would like to raise and then create a way to reach your target. There are many examples on what other individuals and groups have done in communities across Canada.
To participate in this exciting event or to “DONATE NOW”, go to our website’s home page at www.phoenixctr.com or to www.bell.ca/clarasbigride. We are registered as “Renfrew County Youth Services.”
Challenge others to get on board and make a difference for mental health in Renfrew County.
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