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My Story…
I am the CEO at BALANCE for Blind Adults. At BALANCE, we are always "going places". We have lofty goals and we achieve them by carefully mapping the route, teaming up with excellent community partners, and supporting our community members to do what they want to do and be who they wish to be. Much like taking a long bike ride with friends, colleagues and teammates! I'm proud to join the BALANCE in Motion team and support EyeRide to raise funds for our mental health and wellness programming. Our mental health supports are provided by two counsellors with lived personal experience of blindness. Our wellness programming supports mental health through in-person and virtual group programs like the Sharing Space Support Group, Self Defense, Boxing, and Dance...and many more. When our participants feel well mentally, they can learn skills more easily, become more independent and lead happier lives. Please consider a donation to support my ride and BALANCE services!
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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 20 | Ana Juricic | $52.26 |
| Jun 20 | Robin Dafoe | $261.30 |
| Jun 18 | Brian and Daliah Chapnik | $104.52 |
| Jun 14 | Joel & Nuala | $104.52 |
| Jun 13 | Anonymous | $50.00 |
| Jun 12 | Bernard Fishbein | $104.52 |
| Jun 12 | The Chapnik Foundation | $500.00 |
| May 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
