Six women biking across Canada to raise $50,000 for the David Suzuki Foundation

July 1, 2005 -

VICTORIA, B.C. -- Starting today, six women will bike 7,500 km across Canada, from the west coast of Canada to the east ending in St. John's, Newfoundland.

 

These women are not athletes, and they are not hardcore environmentalists. They are average, everyday people who care about our planet’s future.

 

Their mission: to raise awareness of climate change across Canada and to raise $50,000 for the David Suzuki Foundation. Funds raised through the ride will be allocated to the Foundation’s climate change program.

 

The cyclists are encouraging Canadians to send postcards to the federal government to let Canada know "climate change is an issue that requires immediate action from all Canadians."  The cyclists are also accepting donations in person, or through their website, to help this cause.

 

 

For more information:

For general information or to check out their route and progress, visit: www.theride05.ca 

 

Email the six women at: info@theride05.ca  

 

For information about press or helping the riders once they are in transit,

contact Tanya Janca at tanya_janca@rogers.com  or (613) 565-9608

 

The six women riding across Canada are:

Jessica De Leo

Cassie Janca

Nicole Violini

Jodie Meek

Crystal Rydall

Brooke Carere