CMHA HKPR's Fourth-Annual 'Change the Cycle' Fundraiser For Mental Health Hits Paths This Saturday

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) fourth-annual 'Change the Cycle' fundraising event is hitting the trails at Nicholls Oval this Saturday.

Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education (left), Ryan Waudby, Tom’s Heating & Cooling president (middle) and Presley Overgoor, The Wolf 101.5’s promotions coordinator durign the initial event’s launch on APril 10. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

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.

Proceeds from the event will support unfunded and non‑annualized mental health programs at CMHA HKPR, helping fill critical gaps so individuals and families can access the services they need according to Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education.

“Proceeds this year will be going towards unfunded mental health programs for the CMHA,” he said. “(It’s) All the services that will best support those in the community that need it the most.”

This year’s 2026 Agents of Change are: Michelle Mackey, Linda Kash, Phil Jolicoeur and Peterborough Petes mascot Roger.

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.

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