CMHA HKPR Launches Fourth-Annual 'Change the Cycle' Fundraiser For Mental Health Initiatives

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Time to put the pedal to the metal for the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) as they launched the fourth-annual 'Change the Cycle' fundraising event at Nicholls Oval on June 20.

Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education (left) and Ryan Waudby, Tom’s Heating & Cooling president (right), emulating the event's signature photo to mark the launch of the fourth-annual fundraiser. Since 2023, Change the Cycle has now raised over $100,000 for local mental health initiatives.. Photo courtesy of CMHA HKPR.

This year, proceeds support CMHA HKPR's unfunded and non‑annualized mental health programs.

“Proceeds this year will be going towards unfunded mental health programs for the CMHA,” said Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education. “(It’s) All the services that will best support those in the community that need it the most.”

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This year’s goal is to raise at least $25,000. Last year’s event raised $30,537.08; 2024 raised $25,500; and the inaugural event raised over $40,000, all totalling over $100,000 for mental health initiatives.

Cyclists can register for a 4k, 12k or 26k ride along the Rotary Trail in Peterborough. They can register online as individuals or teams. Registration is $20 per person, and children 12 and under can register for free. Registration includes the ride, a t-shirt and a BBQ lunch.

New this year is a theme song created by Lindsay-based grunge band, ‘Soup,’ to showcase their hit, ‘Let’s Go For a Ride.’ The band was formed by Lindsay resident Simon Ward, the founder of Strumbellas.

To become an event sponsor or volunteer, email Veitch at jveitch@cmhahkpr.ca.

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