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