Sunday, June 6th 2010 ~ Assiniboia Downs
In 2001, an enthusiastic team of women and men came together to create the annual ride. The goal of the ride is to make a difference in our community today, by bringing Manitoba motorcyclists together to raise funds. As we discussed the idea of raising money for breast cancer, we discovered that it had touched many of our lives. We heard many stories of grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives and brothers. We realized breast cancer was closer than we thought.
It is amazing how one small idea could blossom into an event that enables us to make such an impact on the health of our province. In eight years, the Manitoba motorcycling community has raised over $268,000 to fight breast cancer in Manitoba. The money was raised mainly in 5, 10 and 20-dollar donations, proving that every dollar really does add up.
A huge thank you goes out to all the motorcycle enthusiasts who participate and people that support this worthy cause. Without you, we would not have done it!
We are proud to say all our funds raised stay right here in Manitoba at CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. We are able to pick the projects we fund.