We are excited to invite you to our annual fundraising event on October 4th, 2025! This year, we’ve made a significant change by organizing our own event, Journey for Justice, instead of participating in Ride for Refuge. To sign up as a rider, walker or to volunteer, follow the link above! If you’re a first timer to the event, please register before the end of the day on Thursday, September 18th, in order for us to get your t-shirt printed in time for the event.
Registering for the Event:
Upfront, let’s explain the platforms we’re using.
To register for the event as a participant, walker or volunteer, head over to Church Center and sign up there. Families can sign up together under one simple registration (so much easier!).
Fundraising:
To donate to Elevation or one of the people/teams participating, head over to our Zeffy Fundraising page. There is no need to create an account, just click on Donate, and then select who you want to donate to, and go from there!
If you do want to raise your own funds, head over to the same Zeffy Fundraising page, and click on the Fundraise button to set up your own page with your target amount, profile photo and team name (create a Solo Campaign for you, your family or team and use the first name section for your team name). It’s that simple!
More Information:
The event will still be hosted at 22 Willow, as it has for the past few years. The timing of the event remains on par with how it has been recently, too:
- 09:00AM – Check In
- 09:30AM – Walk/Run/Rides Start
- 11:00AM – Snacks and Mingle
- 12:00PM – Dismissal
Here’s a list of who we are raising funds for this year:
- Elevation’s PiAT Ongoing Giving Branch Initiatives
- Global Connection (Future of Africa)
- Local Refugee Support Connection (Compass Refugee Centre)
- Post-Secondary School Scholarships for Refugees
- Elevation’s PiAT Responsive Giving Branch Initiatives
Routes:
We’re adding a few more options to this year’s event! Participants can choose to walk, run or ride, with the following route options:
The walk will be the same as last year, a scenic stroll around Silver Lake in Waterloo Park. The 5km loop will be mainly on trails and cycleways in and around Waterloo Park. The 10km route will essentially be the same as the 2024 route, however, the direction is reversed this year. The 25km ride is for serious riders, with mountain bikes recommended. However, gravel bikes will also do the job! Click on the above links for the maps on Komoot.
If walking, running, or riding are not your thing, you’re welcome to come cheer on the team or volunteer to help out, as usual! While we won’t be serving a full meal, snacks will be provided after the walk and ride.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on October 4th!