Central Albertans will spend the month of May getting physically active for a cause.
Cycle for Central Alberta, an event created by the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, helps raise funds for Children’s Rehabilitation Services, a facility in downtown Red Deer providing speech therapy, physical therapy and other services to young people in the community.
“When you participate in Cycle for Central Alberta, you’re helping kids with no speech learn to say ‘mama’ or ‘dada’ for the first time and kids with physical difficulties achieve their dream of finally riding a bike with their friends,” said Manon Therriault, the foundation’s CEO.
This is the first time Cycle for Central Alberta will be held as a a month-long crowdfunding challenge.
From May 1-31, riders will set their own fitness or distance goals and call on friends and family to donate to the cause. The money raised will support programs, services and equipment for Children’s Rehabilitation Services in Red Deer.
“Avid cyclists have always participated, but we want to make sure everyone knows they can be a part of this exciting event, even if they don’t have a bike,” said Therriault.
“Join a spin class, race, find a trail – how you ride is up to you.”
For more information or to register at www.rdrhf.com.
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