CF Ride, August 31, 2014

Celebrating the 11th Annual Ride for the Breath of Life

 

On Sunday August 31st, 2014, Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Essex-Kent Chapter will be hosting its 11th Annual Ride for the Breath of Life to raise funds for research into a cure or control for cystic fibrosis.  The Ride is hosted in the honour and in memory of Renée Marie Boivin who passed away July 2001 from cystic fibrosis at 19 years of age.   Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Applebee’s at Walker and Division Road with the poker run beginning at 10 a.m.   The Ride will extend through Windsor streets and country roads venturing into Chatham-Kent for an amazing ride through our wine country!  The ride will end at the Belle River Royal Legion, Branch 399 for awards and after run festivities.

Registration fees for the event are $25 per rider and $20 per passenger.  Registration fee includes an event t-shirt.  Best Poker Hand will win a $500 Thunder Road Gift Certificate and Most Pledges Raised also wins a $500 Thunder Road Gift Certificate.  The Ride welcomes all makes and models of motorcycles and the event will run rain or shine.  Those who don’t ride but would still like to contribute can come to Applebee’s Windsor – Walker Road, who will be serving a breakfast buffet for $6.99 on August 31st, 2014.  It is open to everyone from 9 am to 11 am.  All proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Canada.  For more information call 519-252-2850 or visit www.rideforthebreathoflife.ca. 

 

EVENT:                              

11th Annual Ride for the Breath of Life supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Essex-Kent Chapter

Date:                    Sunday, August 31, 2014

Time:                    Registration at 9 a.m., Ride begins at 10 a.m.

Location:             Applebee’s at Walker and Division Road

 

Ride for the Breath of Life

Since the first Ride for the Breath of Life almost thirty years ago, this national motorcycle fundraiser has grown from eight to 12,000 riders and now takes place in many cities across Canada in various rides between May and October. Join the Cystic Fibrosis Canada Essex-Kent Chapter for their 11TH Annual Ride for the Breath of Life on Sunday, August 31st, 2014, and help them breathe life into the future for Canadians with cystic fibrosis. To register, sponsor or join a team, visit www.rideforthebreathoflife.ca.

 

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. It is a multi-system disease that mainly affects the lungs and the digestive system. Most deaths related to cystic fibrosis are due to lung disease. Severe respiratory problems result from a build-up of thick mucus in the lungs of CF patients, where the effects are most devastating. Mucus and protein also build up in the digestive tract, making it difficult to digest and absorb nutrients from food. There are 4,000 Canadians living with cystic fibrosis.

 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is one of the world’s top three charitable organizations committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and the only non-government organization in Canada investing in vital CF research and care. In 2012/2013, we will invest more than $7.5 million in innovative research and clinical care, including funding 51 research projects, six targeted programs and partnerships, and 47 fellows and students.

 

For more information, please visit:

The Ride for the Breath of Life at www.rideforthebreathoflife.ca

Cystic Fibrosis Canada website www.cysticfibrosis.ca

Cystic Fibrosis Canada on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CysticFibrosisCanada 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CFCanada, hashtag #Ride4BreathLife.

by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com

Help Golfer Erica Rivard Realize Her Dreams On August 25, 2014

Leadership Advancement for Women and Sport (LAWS) is in the throes of planning a very unique event, which is a golf event (not a tournament) for women only with a dual purpose.

First, it is another opportunity to share the work of LAWS with the community; second, it is a shared fundraiser to assist Erica Rivard with her golf aspirations. Erica is a local golfer currently in the qualification process for the LPGA.

The design of the event is based on the concept of Networking through Sport - Doing Business on the Golf Course. There will be some instruction but also some info about the value of golf to advance a career. You do not need a foursome - register as an individual. The information follows and is on our website at www.l-a-w-s.org under events.

 

Link Up With LAWS - Doing Business on the Golf Course


When: Monday August 25 (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm) 


Where: Rochester Place, Belle River 


What: A networking opportunity for women with a brief seminar by Erica Rivard on the importance of golf as a lifetime sport and career builder, including some tips to help women have more confidence on the links.   


Cost: $100 per participant includes: lunch, golf tips, 9 holes of golf play your own ball, cart, technical feed-back from Erica, post play networking social and lots of fun. Lunch women only, $30; Post golf networking women and men, $40 


Register: Please visit www.l-a-w-s.org or 519-253-3000 Ext. 2436 

by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com

Love Food? Check Out 30 Windsor Essex Restaurants For a Great Price Aug 11 to 17, 2014

It’s time to celebrate our local restaurants!  For one week only, diners and food lovers can celebrate Windsor and Essex County’s local dining scene by taking part in a unique culinary event.

 

From August 11 to August 17, 2014, visit any Eat Your City Restaurant Week participating restaurant and indulge in 3-course meals for lunch or dinner at great values across the county. Each restaurant will offer a unique Eat Your City menu and highlight the diverse and exceptional local dining in the region.

Diners can enjoy a 3 course lunch for $10 or $15 or head out to dinner and indulge in a 3 course meal for $25 or $35 and choose from multiple selections for each course.

“This year we have over 30 restaurants participating,” says Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of WindsorEats. “It's the most that have ever taken part in an Eat Your City Restaurant Week. It has grown in popularity over the years and become a much anticipated event. Customers have a chance to visit their favourite restaurants and get a great deal or visit a restaurant they've never been to before and experience something new.” 

Many of the participating restaurants are also offering items not normally on their regular menu.

"The restaurant week allows restaurants to get creative and come up with items outside of their regular menu and that are only offered for the duration of the restaurant week," says Ciotoli.

 

Highlights of the week include:

• Normally reserved for private members, The Windsor Club will be opening its doors to the general public for the duration of Eat Your City Restaurant Week.
• Jack's Gastropub is celebrating all things pig with an all pork menu.
• House of Pong is giving Eat Your City diners 25% off if they show their Eat Your City restaurant receipt. 

Eat Your City Restaurant Week is a summer celebration showcasing the diverse cuisine Windsor and Essex County has to offer with prix fixe menus at many of the area’s top restaurants.
Eat Your City 3-course meals are per person and do not include beverages, taxes or tip.

 

To get a complete listing of participating Eat Your City restaurants and to view menus visit www.windsoreats.com/eatyourcity






by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com