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CMHA HKPR’s Ride Don’t Hide Event Raises over $23K for Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Services

Jul 11, 2022

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge’s (CMHA HKPR’s) Ride Don’t Hide event, sponsored by Tom’s Heating and Cooling, raised over $23,000 for the new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic. The event took place at Heritage Pavilion in Peterborough on June 18th.

“CMHA HKPR would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, riders, donors, and volunteers. This event would not have been possible without each and every one of you and we are thrilled to have raised over $23,000 to support the launch of the new Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic,” says Jack Veitch, Manager of Community Engagement and Education with CMHA HKPR.

Unfortunately, due to the storm that occurred in Peterborough over the May Long Weekend, CMHA HKPR had to change the event location from Nicholls Oval to Heritage Pavilion. This change meant that the physical rides were cancelled, but participants were still able to gather for a celebratory BBQ which included the closing ceremony and prizes for top fundraisers. Participants were encouraged to ride on their own before or following the ceremony.

“Although we weren’t able to facilitate the physical rides this year, we were thrilled with the turnout for the celebration ceremony and it was great to be able to gather together as a community for the first time since our 2019 Ride Don’t Hide event,” says Veitch.

All funds raised from the event will go towards the Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic, ‘the Road Ahead,’ which CMHA HKPR launched this fall. ‘The Road Ahead,’ will serve Peterborough and County, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland, providing mental health and addictions care to under-resourced and underserviced communities via a retro-fitted vehicle.

CMHA HKPR would especially like to thank Presenting Sponsor Tom’s Heating and Cooling, Diamond Sponsors 100.5 Fresh Radio, 101.5 The Wolf, Global Peterborough, and CIBC the Pyle Group as well as Silver Sponsors Twisted Trauma, AON Inc., Tim Nicholls Chartered Accountant, and Wild Rock Peterborough!

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Caitlin McIntosh, Communications and Community Relations Specialist
cmcintosh@cmhahkpr.ca
905-706-0511

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