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My Story…
I've lived with Retinitis Pigmentosa my entire adult life and my life is so enriched by organizations such as Balance for Blind Adults and the Trail Blazers cycling club. I am raising money to support the much needed mental health services offered to the blind community by counsellors with their own lived experiences of vision loss, and as a member of Trail Blazers Tandem Bike Club, to keep our tandem bikes in good shape. Sponsoring me is so appreciated and your donation, of any amount, will truly change lives.
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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 29 | Barbara Bulmer | $209.04 |
| Jun 22 | Sarah G. Stanley | $52.26 |
| Jun 20 | Ana Juricic | $26.13 |
| Jun 20 | Jane and Hilary | $104.52 |
| Jun 20 | Robin Dafoe | $287.43 |
| Jun 16 | Alex Bulmer | $26.13 |
