My Story…
The simple reason why I’ve decided to participate in the 1nd annual EyeRide is because I want to support and give back to charities that provide much-needed support to the vision loss community. This year I’m riding with team TRAILBLAZERS, the tandem cycling club team that enables me to cycle with amazing people like my trusted Captain, Warren Cooney. Thank you for your consideration to support my fundraising campaign and making a difference for two small and underfunded organizations that help the vision loss community. To make a secure online donation using your credit card just click on the DONATE button on this page. With deep gratitude, Laura
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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 |
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May 27 | Linda Feltz | $261.30 |
May 24 | Aunt Brenda | $261.30 |
May 20 | Kathy Lockwood | $104.52 |
May 20 | Judy Culligan | $104.52 |
May 19 | Lee Ann Jackson | $52.26 |
May 18 | Elizabeth Hurdman | $167.23 |
May 18 | Liz McIntosh | $104.52 |
May 18 | Penny and Dave Overboe | Undisclosed amount |
May 18 | Joyce Feltz | $104.52 |
May 17 | Teresa Isabel Dias | $26.13 |