Bikers For Autism ride across Canada
by Editor on 07/12/12
I had the pleasure of meeting James from Bikers For Autism a few days ago while on our ride in the Fraser Canyon. James and his dad are riding across Canada to raise money for autism, I think it's a great cause and would like to share this intro package he sent.
On Sunday, July 29th, 2012, Bikers For Autism will set out on a 39 day coast to coast journey across Canada on Harley Davidson motorcycles to raise awareness & funds in support of Osoyoos Autism Behavioral Centre & Autism Speaks Canada. Bikers for Autism is a passionate father and son team, striving to make a difference in the lives of the people across Canada who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inspired by a close family member's journey to raise Jude, their 4 year old son diagnosed with autism. Bikers For Autism are on a mission backed by Canada's biggest non-profit Autism Organization (Autism Speaks Canada) and Trev-Deeley Harley Davidson to spread their message of awareness across an entire country.
The Motorcycle ride will begin in Vancouver, BC and finish 8,000+ kilometers later in St. John's, Newfoundland. To kick-off the ride in style Trev-Deeley Harley Davidson Boundary rd location has made Bikers For Autism an honorary guest at their 95 th Anniversary Party taking place July,29/201 from 11am to 3pm. At 3pm sharp, Bikers For Autism will be riding out of the city accompanied by 100+ Bikes and a Vancouver Police Department escort. With Autism awareness events being hosted at Harley Davidson dealerships in Toronto and St Johns, Part of the proceeds raised from the Bikers For Autism events will go directly to Jude's Osoyoos Autism Behavioural Centre and partial funds will go directly to Autism Speaks Canada in support of their mission.
In Canada, one in 88 children, and one in 54 boys are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to funding global research of the causes, prevention, treatments, and future cure for autism. By raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families and society, Autism Speaks Canada brings hope to the vast amount of Canadians affected by the hardships of the disorder. Autism Speaks Canada has been committed to raising funds to support these goals since 2005. Canadian autism researchers are working collaboratively with health care practitioners across the world to find the answers to the autism puzzle. Autism Speaks Canada aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action beyond Canadian borders, to address this urgent health crisis on a global scale.
Our immediate goal is to raise awareness about Autism Speaks Canada and its programs in conjunction with the Bikers For Autism’s ride across Canada, through the use of multiple social media interfaces. Bikers for Autism employs and engages Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Foursquare, Instagram & also the official donation Bikers For Autism website page. We have been working closely with a team of representatives from Autism Speaks Canada, Harley Davidson and longtime Vancouver promoters towards organizing press releases, media interviews, radio broadcast(S) and Autism event(S) in several major cities across Canada. Thus far, there will be Bikers For Autism events in cities including Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and St Johns.
To raise funds for O.A.B.C/Autism Speaks Canada, We will be selling Bikers For Autism T-shirts, custom silicon bracelets and hosting 50/50 draws.
There will also be a pre-kickoff event happening on Sunday, July 22, 2012. A concert featuring local talent, as well as a silent auction, will be held at Shark Club Vancouver. Presented by 100.5 The Peak and Okanagan Springs, the concert promises an exciting night of music featuring The Boom Booms and Star Captains. The silent auction will feature prizes from Harley Davidson, Harbourside Institute of Technology, local businesses, pubs, restaurants and night clubs from around Vancouver.
Band Information:???
The Boom Booms have lit the local music scene on fire with their infectious six-piece Latin-soul-funk-rock-reggae feel good music. They recently placed 2nd in 100.5 The Peak's highly regarded Peak Performance Project. Forged from friendships born on the school yards, The Boom Booms flat out play music that makes you get up and dance. Website: theboombooms.com???
Star Captains are a seven-member band based in Vancouver, BC. Their music carries the spirit of seventies soul, complimented with modern sound design and instrumental technology. A Star Captains live show always delivers high-energy performances and introspective music. Connecting with fans are what this band is all about. Website: starcaptains.com
The Boom Booms: http://theboombooms.com/
Star Captains: www.StarCaptains.com
Tickets are $12 pre-sale $15 at the door & are available at Shark Club Vancouver, Zulu records, Red Cat Records, High Life Records & online at www.ticketweb.ca
BIKERS FOR AUTISM SOCIAL MEDIA
Map & Itinerary of the Bikers For Autism Trip: http://www.travellerspoint.com/member_map.cfm?user=BikersForAutism&tripid=361802&stopid=2522359
Instagram & Foursquare App’s: @BikersForAutism??Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bikers-For-Autism/158661414256245??Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/BikersForAutism??Tumblr: http://bikersforautism.tumblr.com/
Bikers For Autism Donation Webpage: http://events.autismspeaks.ca/participant/bikersforautism
The Ride Itinerary:
July 22, 2012
The Shark Club Bar & Grill, Vancouver, BC
Kick-off, Fundraiser/Silent Auction event featuring The Boom Booms
July29, 2012
Vancouver to Merritt , BC (270km)
The Ride Out Event at Trev Deeley Harley Davidson-VPD Escort. Merritt Pub Fundraiser
July30, 2012
Merritt to Revelstoke, BC (297km)
July31, 2012
Revelstoke, BC to Banff, AB (286km)
August 1,2 2012
Banff to Calgary, AB (150km)
Bikers For Autism/Autism Speaks Canada fundraising/awareness event Melrose Bar (TBA)
August 3,2012
Calgary to Medicine Hat, AB (298km)
August 4,2012
Medicine Hat, AB to Regina, SK (486 km)
August 5,2012
Regina, SK to Virden, MB (287km)
August 6, 2012
Virden to Winnipeg, MB (289km)
August 7, 2012
Winnipeg, MB
Bikers For Autism Event radio event with QX104 FM
August 8, 2012
Winnipeg, MB to Dryden, ON (352km)
August 9, 2012
Dryden to Thunder Bay, ON (345km)
August 10, 2012
Thunder Bay to Marathon, ON (298km)
August 11, 2012
Marathon to Sault St. Marie, ON (410km)
August 12, 2012
Sault St. Marie to Sudbury, ON (307km)
August 13, 2012
Sudbury to Toronto, ON (388km)
August 14,15 2012
Toronto, ON
Bikers For Autism/ Autism Speaks Canada fundraising event at TO Harley Davidson & live music at The Hide Out (TBA)
August 16, 2012
Toronto to Oshowa, ON (60km)
Oshawa Anne Hinks Fundraiser
August 17, 2012
Kingston, ON to Montreal, QUE (200km)
August 18, 2012
Montreal, QUE
Bikers For Autism/ Autism Speaks Canada fundraising event or radio opportunity (TBA)
August 19, 2012
Montreal to Quebec City, QUE (268km)
August 20, 2012
Quebec City, QUE to Edmundston, NB (326km)
August 21, 2012
Edmundston to Fredericton, NB (274km)
August 22, 2012
Fredericton to Truro NS (339.9km), NS (340km)
August 23, 2012
Truro to Hubbards NS (126km)
Town of Hubbards Bikers For Autism Fundraiser event
August 24, 2012
Hubbard NS to Sydney NS (430km)
August 25, 2012
Sydney to Corner Brook NL (220km+ Ferry ride)
August 26 , 2012
Corner Brook NL to Baie Verte (220km)
August 27, 2012
Baie Verte via Grand Falls to Harbour Breton, NL (396km)
August 28,29,30 2012
Harbour Breton to Clarenville, NL (417km)
Aug31
Clarenville to St. John’s, NL (192km)
Sept 1,2,3
St.John's Celebration!
Biker’s For Autism end of trip event (TBC) St John Harley Davidson dealership
September 4, 2012 Flight home to Vancouver
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