Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide
June 21, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Form a Team (workplace, hobby group, sports team etc.), cycle as a family or just come out and be a volunteer on the day! Let’s raise awareness for Mental Illness, promote Mental Health for all and end the stigma together. We need you Salmon Arm!
On Sunday June 21st, be a part of the CMHA Shuswap / Revelstoke Ride Don’t Hide team and do something positive for Mental Health Awareness. Salmon Arm is hosting a 10km family cycle as well as a 32km more advanced cycle both starting and finishing at the Little Mountain Sports Complex – Field of Dreams, 250 30th Street SE., Salmon Arm, BC. Detailed information about this event and how to register can be found on the Ride Don’t Hide website http://ridedonthide.com/bc/ride/shuswap-revelstoke/
On November 12, 2011, Michael Schratter, a Vancouver teacher and 24 Hours newspaper social columnist, who lives with bipolar disorder, completed his solo global journey called Ride Don’t Hide. Michael cycled 40,000 kilometers across 6 continents and 33 countries to raise awareness about Mental Illness and end the stigma surrounding it. Three years later Michael’s inspiration continues as the Canadian Mental Health Association hosts their annual cycle event in 4 provinces and 19 communities.
The event starts at the Field of Dreams with a fun warm-up and a light breakfast. There are various cycling routes: a 10km family-friendly route, a 32km route, or a 54km advanced route through the amazing country-side surrounding Gardom Lake.
Following the ride cyclists will be entertained with music and speakers, and enjoy refreshments. There will be prizes and community booths to create an atmosphere to support health, wellness and the importance of community.
