Local bike-a-thon being held throughout August

ESSEX COUNTY – The Community Support Centre of Essex County is hosting its second “We Ride So You Roll Bike-A- Thon”. Each participant pledges to ride 100 kilometres over the course of 30 days beginning August 1 and ending August 31.

The support centre is looking for participants, sponsors and pledges. Contact Sam Laplante for a pledge form at s.laplante@communitysupportcentre.ca or by calling 519-728-1435 ext. 202.

For more information go to www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/community-support-centre-of-essex-county/p2p/weridesoyouroll2021/

Proceeds raised will be split to subsidize dialysis transportation costs locally for clients and to purchase a new stretcher for the Community Support Centre’s vehicle.

Organizers have created an event on its Facebook page called “We Ride So You Roll” where participants can post pictures of their journey and will be able to follow.

Riders must pledge themselves $20 to enter. All pledges of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt in the mail.

The Community Support Centre of Essex County provides a number of services including Food Pantry, Meals On Wheels, transportation, foot care, Adult Day Program, Backpack Program, Coats For Kids and Sound Hearing Care, to name a few.