#RideforRebound Creates Opportunities for Local Children and Youth
Over 800kms, across nine riders, were travelled across Northumberland County for child and youth mental wellness
On May 28, 2022, avid cyclists rode 100kms across beautiful Northumberland County in support of child and youth mental wellness! Taking the scenic route around the County and making pit stops along the way, the Ride for Rebound convoy brought together community members, business owners, and local cyclists to raise awareness and funds for Rebound’s programs and services.
Recap of the route
START: Brighton OPP
PIT STOP: Scenery Drive Restaurant
PIT STOP: Port Hope Police Service
PIT STOP: Symposium Café
FINISH: Play It Again Sports Cobourg
Ride for Rebound, presented by Play It Again Sports Cobourg, brought together the entire community: business owners, town councils, police services, volunteers, and more were involved as sponsors, donors, supporters, and faithful riders! We are truly thankful for the commitment that the people of Northumberland have shown to our local children and youth.
With the help of our community, Rebound is a safe space where children and youth in Northumberland County can build their mental and emotional wellness. Every dollar raised through Ride for Rebound supports the wellbeing of local children, youth, and families!
Meet our dedicated cyclists
As well as Bob LeDrew and Sarah Litt
The results are in!
Rapid fire stats
Total dollars raised: over $8,200
Donations and pledges: over $6,200 from more than 50 unique supporters
Sponsorships: over $2,000
Dedicated cyclists: 9
Distance travelled: over 800 kms
Community impact
Ride for Rebound Day: May 28, 2022 was named Ride for Rebound Day in every community across Northumberland, making the event officially recognized by each town council in the County. Rebound had the opportunity to connect with every town council and share the impact that our programs and services have on the lives of many children, youth, and families who are in need. During this process, mayors and councillors from across the County demonstrated their commitment to supporting the mental wellness of children and youth in Northumberland.
Junior Riders: Play It Again Sports in Cobourg generously agreed to join us as our title sponsor for the second annual Ride for Rebound. A portion of this partnership included donating bikes, helmets, and cycling gloves to five local children and youth from Northumberland County. In addition to receiving a bike from Play It Again Sports, these children and youth had the opportunity to join Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf for the last leg of the Ride along William Street in Cobourg, ON.
Over $8,200 raised: The community stepped up to the plate and supported our riders through generous donations and pledges. Over $8,200 was raised, which translates into: more than 50 one-to-one mental health counselling sessions for a children or youth in need; more than 160 children and youth given the opportunity to participate in a group program; or over 320 children and youth receiving homework help for one month. All funds raised through Ride for Rebound directly builds positive mental wellness for children, youth, and families in Northumberland County. To our donors, supporters, and sponsors of Ride for Rebound, thank you!
Sponsors and partners
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