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Hospice Georgian Triangle's hike and bike event returns May 29

Organization hopes to raise $115K during largest annual fundraiser
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Participants are shown during a previous Hike and Bike for Hospice event. Supplied image

NEWS RELEASE
HOSPICE GEORGIAN TRIANGLE FOUNDATION
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On Sunday, May 29, Hospice Georgian Triangle is hosting the 12th annual Hike and Bike for Hospice.

Hospice Georgian Triangle provides compassionate care to those living with a life-limiting illness, as well as grief and bereavement support to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, caregivers, and anyone impacted by a diagnosis or loss.

This is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation with a goal of raising $115,000.

Registration is now open at www.hospicegeorgiantriangle.com/hikebike2022.

Participants can hike six kilometres and bike six kilometres or 20 km. The event starts at the Collingwood Curling Club and travels through the Collingwood trails and along the shore of Georgian Bay. At the finish line there will be music and entertainment provided by 95.1 The Peak FM and a kids’ fun zone provided by Built by Barron.

Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt sponsored by Darren Neil and Sons, a race pack and lunch.

The complimentary lunch for participants is generously provided by Blue Ridge Meats, COBS Bread, Boston Pizza, Sanfilippo’s Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables, and Sobeys.

The top individual fundraiser will win a special prize from Kamikaze Bikes. The top fundraising team will receive a prize from Squire John’s. Submit photos on social media using #HGTHike&Bike to be eligible for the photo contest.

Special thanks to platinum sponsor Blue Mountain and gold sponsors Comfort Keepers, Huronia Alarm and Fire Security Inc., and Walker Aggregates. Silver sponsors include Fawcett Funeral Homes and Todd Christensen of RBC Dominion Securities Wealth Management. For a full list of all the generous sponsors, please visit www.hospicegeorgiantriangle.com/hikebike2022.

Hospice Georgian Triangle serves Clearview, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, and Wasaga Beach.

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