TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2014 /CNW/ -
| WHAT: |
Hundreds of cyclists will take to the roads in Bradford, Newmarket, Uxbridge, Aurora, Markham and King City for the Ride for Karen, an annual cycling event that raises money to support children living with cancer. |
| The ride was founded in 2002 by Kirk and Kris Tobias as a tribute to their mother Karen Tobias who passed away from breast cancer. Proceeds from the ride go to Camp Quality, Camp Oochigeas and Camp Trillium to provide year-round support programs for children with cancer and their families. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the event has raised more than $2,000,000 to date. |
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| WHO: |
Kirk and Kris Tobias, brothers and co-founders of the ride |
| 300+ cyclists and volunteers |
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| WHEN: |
Sunday, September 7th, 2014 |
| - 9:00 a.m.: 160 & 100 km rides start |
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| - 12:30 p.m.: Kids Fun Ride starts |
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| - 1:00 p.m.: 25 km family ride starts |
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| - 2:00-5:00 p.m.: Finish and celebratory BBQ |
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| WHERE: |
Start / Finish line: |
| Markham Fair Grounds |
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| 10801 McCowan Road |
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| Markham, ON L3P 3J3 |
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| Full course map: |
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| For full course maps and details please see Rideforkaren.com |
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Image with caption: "Hundreds of cyclists are expected to participate in Ride for Karen, a charity cycling event that raises money to support children living with cancer. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the event has raised more than $2,000,000 to date. www.rideforkaren.com (CNW Group/Ride for Karen)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140905_C2758_PHOTO_EN_5355.jpg
SOURCE: Ride for Karen
or to set up an interview, please contact: Jessica Squibb / Anna Weigt-Bienzle, Paradigm Public Relations, 416-413-5201 / 416-413-5111, [email protected] / [email protected]; Onsite contact: Tracey Bochner, Paradigm Public Relations, 416-818-4394, [email protected]; Additional information: Website: www.RideForKaren.com, Twitter: @RideForKaren
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