Uxbridge, Ontario - B.A.D. - Ride 13
What A great day for a road trip, traversing over rolling hills, passing along side rivers and canals, by market gardens and through the picturesque villages of Kettleby, Brown Hill, Zephyr and Udora. Last year 1150 bikes and almost 1500 people joined in for B.A.D. Ride XII, this event raised almost $210,000 dollars to support Distress Centres.
One rider we spoke to estimated there were in excess of 2,000 bikers on the B.A.D Ride today as it Passed through Uxbridge. He also said we just missed about 30 who had stopped to fill up at the Local Gas Station in Udora.
There were only a few left by the time I arrived with my camera
The Stragglers Headed Through Udora
The ride paused at various spots along the way such as the the Belvedere Cookhouse Saloon in Pefferlaw, and the Udora General Store and The local Gas Bar before heading south through Uxbridge to The Markham Fairgrounds for an afternoon filled with great food, music and entertainment.
About the Distress Centres
Since 1967 the Distress Centres has provided 24-hour telephone support, 365 days a year. They continue to offer round the clock response to those experiencing emotional distress or in need of crisis intervention in addition to face to face support and counseling for people dealing with the effects of suicide and homicide.
- have 600 volunteers who operate at three locations across the GTA (Downtown, North Toronto and Scarborough)
- respond to approximately 120,000 calls each year on the Distress Centres Helplines.
- after hours and on weekends, when other services are closed, is when more than half of their calls are received.
- provide consultation and outreach to other organizations across Ontario on suicide prevention.
- provide a "Resource Library" accessible to families, volunteers, staff and interested members of the community.
- provide assistance, in person, to persons dealing with a homicidal death through their "Homicide Bereavement Programme".
- through face-to-face "Survivor Support Programme", they counsel 500 families and friends annually who are suffering from the pain of bereavement caused by suicide.
Distress Lines are open 24 hours, 7 days a week 416-408-HELP (4357)
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Kathy, we are fortunate to have such good weather for the fundraising ride. looks like fun!
Sounds like a really fun day for spectators and bikers alike! Weather's good, too.....
Kathy, this is great to hear that they are extending their time and hearts to those who are going through a difficult time...and what a fun way to fund raise by riding their bikes on such a great day! :)
Maria - the weather today was fabulous
Dagny - And for a very good cause
Laura - It's been many years since Barrie owned one but it was fun back then
Kathy, what a great idea to have a fun event for those who love to ride motorcycles and raise money for the Distress Centres at the same time.
Kathy: Looks like it was a great day for the event! Not too hot or cold!
Sharon & Frank - And have a great outing with like minded people
Jane - I suspect some wished they hadn't worn their leathers.