I am happy to say that last year?s bike rally was a joy and a success. Therefore, once again, I will be taking part in the ride. The Friends for Life Bike Rally in support of people living with HIV/AIDS has become a major part of my summers. Although I was unable to take part for two years, I did still fundraise. Like last year, I will be riding outdoors all winter and joining the indoor training rides.
I hope you'll join me at the Friends for Life Bike Rally and help support my fundraising efforts with a donation, or by joining me on the road, and being part of this great challenge.
This event is important to me because the money raised goes to help people living with HIV/AIDS. Your donation provides food, wellness care, peer support and a place that is welcoming and safe for recipients to thrive. Sadly, there is a crisis in our communities with increased refugees and newcomers that is directly impacting the resources of community organizations like PWA, Trellis & ACCM.
There just aren?t enough resources to provide housing, access to medical treatment and prescriptions, financial assistance,food and above all ability to navigate a system that has left refugees and newcomers living abandoned by a country that was meant to welcome them. Hundreds are finding their way to us knowing they will be welcomed because they are HIV .
In 2026, I will be riding to celebrate and support all my friends who have been living with HIV.