My team
My Story…
Dear Friends,
I hope this information and request will resonate.
In 2019 I attended an information evening with a partially-sighted friend who had been tandem riding to fundraise for years with her long-time captain. I had sponsored her but never participated. When another riding captain and persuasive advocate for tandem teams asked for volunteer captains that evening, I raised my hand. It’s been quite the ride ever since (pun intended).
Captaining a tandem with partially sighted para-athletes has figuratively and literally opened my eyes to the beautiful, resilient and inspirational vision loss community. The friendships, laughs, and fun we’ve had on and off the bike are enormously rewarding and demonstrate how much better we are when helping one another.
I’m excited to be back rolling on the Summer Solstice for EyeRide 2025 and hope you can financially support the cause with a donation.
Many thanks,
Warren
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 | Terry Vaughan | $50.00 |
| Jun 16 | Jill Stewart | $104.52 |
| Jun 16 | Randy & Mary Ellen Herzog | $104.52 |
| Jun 16 | Rohit Trivedi | $105.57 |
| Jun 16 | Paul Konikoff | $104.52 |
| Jun 16 | Jeff Stock | $104.52 |
| Jun 16 | Howard Mickelson | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 16 | Katherine Loevinger | $104.52 |
| Mar 30 | Warren Cooney | Undisclosed amount |
