My team
My Story…
This will be my first Eye Ride! Eager to raise money for sight!
I will be participating in the Eye Ride this year for my first time, riding alongside my dad, Paul and his tandem bike partner, Ginny as well as the rest of their team. I have been following their cycling journey for years now and have always been inspired by their tenacity. This will be my longest single-day ride yet (130km) and even though they will be riding on a tandem bike, I will have trouble keeping up with them! I hope to continue participating in this ride and one day maybe even on tandem with a partner of my own. Any amount you can contribute to my fundraising goal will go towards supporting those with vision loss. Like many others my life and career evolve primarily around my vision. When I found out several years ago that I had an eye condition called Keratoconus, I was terrified for what that could mean for me. Luckily for me my condition is currently stable, but that is not the case for many. It is humbling to know that there are organizations out there working with those who experience vision loss to keep moving and living their life to the fullest regardless of their ability to see!
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Why I’m Participating in EyeRide 2025
On June 21, 2025, our riders will be participating in EyeRide 2025, an event that’s so much more than just kilometres on a bike. It’s about strengthening community, building resilience, and making a real difference for the blind and low-vision community.
Our riders will be cycling 65 km from Toronto to Alliston or 130 km from Toronto to Collingwood alongside both sighted and visually impaired athletes and avid riders. Together, they’ll push past limits, share stories, and support two small yet mighty organizations, both of which are registered charities.
1) BALANCE for Blind Adults provides essential services to help individuals living with vision loss lead independent and fulfilling lives. From rehabilitation and employment support to counseling and mental health programs, BALANCE empowers their clients to navigate life with confidence. This year’s raised funds will assist mental health and well-being programs, led by professionals with lived experience of blindness.
2) TRAILBLAZERS Tandem Cycling Club enables blind and partially sighted cyclists the freedom to ride with sighted volunteers on tandem bikes. This year’s raised funds will assist rejuvenating TRAILBLAZERS’ fleet of aging tandem bikes so they can safely support the mental and physical health of the vision loss community for years to come.
EyeRide isn’t just about raising funds. It creates opportunities and breaks barriers for the vision loss community.
Please join us in supporting this amazing cause. Every donation, no matter the size, helps create a world where everyone can thrive.
Thank you for your generosity!
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Mercedes Barber | $26.13 |
| May 19 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 02 | Brad Miner | $26.13 |
| Apr 01 | Natasha Willis | $25.00 |
| Mar 15 | Michael Ovens | $50.00 |
| Mar 15 | Anonymous | $26.13 |
