Registration for the 11th annual Lake2Lake Ride for Rwanda, a 200km cycle across the Okanagan and Shuswap, opens April 1.
Though the ride doesn鈥檛 happen until Sept. 19 and 20, organizers are hoping to spread the work and get as many participants as possible.
Funds raised support the work of Wellspring, an organization that equips Rwandan teachers with the tools to transform their classrooms, schools, communities.
Kristie Voth, Wellspring鈥檚 public engagement coordinator, said the ride is fully supported, meaning meals, accommodation, and medical services are all provided.
鈥淲e start in Vernon at Swan Lake and head up through Armstrong, Salmon Arm, and end at Eagle Bay in the Shuswap, hence the lake-to-lake,鈥� Voth said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a beautiful, scenic ride and we normally get between 70 to 90 riders. This year we are hoping for 100.鈥�
To kick off their registration, two reunion and info nights are being held, one in the Okanagan, and one in 91原创.
The relaxed and informative evenings are an opportunity to connect with fellow Lake2Lake riders and crew, as well as to bring along friends who might be interested in joining.
If people register at the event, they鈥檒l receive a $20 discount on their registration fee.
The 91原创 registration event takes place April 6 at 7 p.m. at Trading Post Eatery 鈥� 9143 Glover Rd.
鈥淭he Wellspring funding office is actually based in 91原创,鈥� Voth explained. 鈥淚t was started by two students at TWU. Many participants come from the Lower Mainland who believe in quality education for all.鈥�
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Rachel Fitz, a 91原创 teenager, had previously organized her own local fundraiser for Wellspring, called Rachel鈥檚 Ride.
Running annually for five years, participants could either ride 5.5km or 10.5 km through the Fort-to-Fort trail.
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