Ride Don't Hide Event Raises Over $23,000 For New Mobile Mental Health Clinic

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge’s (CMHA HKPR’s) Ride Don’t Hide event raised over $23,000 for the new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, on June 18.

Photo courtesy of CMHAHKPR.

The event took place at Heritage Pavilion and was sponsored by Toms Heating and Cooling.

“CMHA HKPR would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, riders, donors, and volunteers. This event would not have been possible without each and every one of you and we are thrilled to have raised over $23,000 to support the launch of the new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic,” says Jack Veitch, Manager of Community Engagement and Education with CMHA HKPR.

Due to the storm that occurred in Peterborough over the May Long Weekend, CMHA HKPR had to change the event location from Nicholls Oval to Heritage Pavilion. This change meant that the physical rides were cancelled, but participants were still able to gather for a celebratory BBQ which included the closing ceremony and prizes for top fundraisers. Participants were encouraged to ride on their own before or following the ceremony.

“Although we weren’t able to facilitate the physical rides this year, we were thrilled with the turnout for the celebration ceremony and it was great to be able to gather together as a community for the first time since our 2019 Ride Don’t Hide event,” says Veitch.

All funds raised from the event will go towards the Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, ‘the Road Ahead,’ which CMHA HKPR launched this fall.

‘The Road Ahead,’ will serve Peterborough and County, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland, providing mental health and addictions care to under-resourced and underserviced communities via a retro-fitted vehicle.

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CMHA Sixth Annual Ride Don't Hide Fundraiser For Mental Health Hitting The Trails This June

The sixth annual Ride Don’t Hide for mental health, with Canadian Mental Health Association of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHAHKPR) will take place at Nicholls Oval on June 18.

Sponsors gathered with CMHA HKPR at Toms Heating And Cooling on Friday. Photo by Angela O’Grady.

Ride Don’t Hide invites community members to hop on their bike and ride, while fundraising for mental health.

The funds from the 2022 Ride Don't Hide event will support CMHA HKPR's new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, which is being launched this year. The clinic will serve the counties Peterborough, Haliburton, Kawartha, and Northumberland providing mental health and addictions care to under-resourced and underserviced communities.

The theme of this year's event is 'move more, stress less, cope better.' Recognizing the toll that the pandemic has had on individuals mental health.

This is the second year that Tom’s Heating and Cooling will partner with CMHA HKPR to present this event, though Ryan Waudby, president of Tom’s Heating and Cooling says this year they plan to do even more than last.

“We are so honoured to be a part of the Ride Don’t Hide event,” he said. “It was an awesome year last year and we broke some records, which was amazing and this year we’re going to do something a little bit different.”

This year, Tom’s Heating and Cooling will donate $50 to the campaign for every install they complete from now until the end of June, in the name of the employee that does the installation.

“What we’re seeing is we need more and more care,” said Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR. “That’s why this mobile mental health and addictions clinic is especially integral because so many of our communities are isolated. Rural populations need care just like everybody else.”

Riders can register for a 4km, 12km or 26km ride along the Rotary Trail in Peterborough.

Registration is $30 per person and children 12 and under register for free. $30 is the minimum fee, riders are encouraged to fundraise leading up to the event.

This years fundraising goal in $25,000.

To register visit cmha.donordrive.com.

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12 Great Reasons To Sign Up For Ride Don't Hide

Below are 12 great reasons to sign up for the Ride Don’t Hide event for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge that takes place Sunday, June 26th...

1. Be part of a community initiative to help break the stigma of mental illness.

2. Be part of something REALLY BIG! Ride Don’t Hide is a National event.

3. Funds raised will stay with your local Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge to enhance programs and services.

4. Breaking a sweat can help manage stress. Exercise increases natural endorphins to boost the body’s ability to cope with your busy life.

5. Enjoy fresh air, friends and fun on the Peterborough Rotary Trail.

6. Inspire others: find a workout buddy. Connect with local fitness trainer David Kittner and join the Prowess Team to get in shape for the ride.

7. You can dust off your bicycle that’s sitting feeling very lonely in the garage and find out if it’s true that ”It is as easy as riding a bike…..”

8. With a choice of a 4 km, 12 km or 26 km ride, you can find one to suit your ability or register as a virtual rider.

9. Show your kids that you still have it! Create a multi-generational family team.

10. Awesome prizes from diamond sponsor Wild Rock Outfitters, including a $1,400 travel voucher for top fundraiser!

11. One in 5 Canadians experience mental illness in their lifetime but only half will ever seek help. Being part of Ride Don’t Hide means they are not alone.

12. Join the movement—register by April 30th and get early bird rate for Ride With Us on June 26th.

PTBOCanada.com is one of the proud community sponsors of this event.

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