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On June 21, 2025, I will be participating in EyeRide 2025, an event to support the blind community. Both sighted and visually impaired cyclists will be riding 130km from Toronto to Collingwood together.  We will push past limits, break barriers and share stories along the way, while supporting two mighty organizations: Balance for Blind Adults which provides mental health and well being programs, and Trailblazers Tandem Cycling Club which enables blind adults the freedom to ride with a sighted volunteer.

I am truely inspired by my team leader John Tomasino who I have known for a few years as a fellow triathlete. This incredible human being has completed ironman, half ironman and many shorter races, without any vision at all.  I jumped on the opportunity to support him on this ride by being part of his team, Champagne Supernova. 

EyeRide isn’t just about raising funds. It opens doors and overcomes obstacles 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!

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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 17 Todd MacKay Keep up the amazing work Catherine!! $100.00
May 16 Cary Lavine $104.52
May 13 Anonymous Catherine, I'm so happy you are participating in this event; as you know, my husband, Bob, is blind. Thank you! $52.26
May 11 John Tomasino So thrilled to have you on the team, fellow U of T Tri Club member :) $52.26
May 09 Laura Ulrich You’re a rock star! $156.78
May 05 Catherine Rose $104.52