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We hope that you not only support these fine charities but spread the word if you think they are worthy of support. If you have a charity that may be a good fit to the CPG in the community section please send us the information through the contact us portion of the site. Once received, we will review the organization and if applicable to the CPG and the members, we will detail it here on the CPG in the Community section. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Each year, thousands of Canadians are touched by breast cancer. It not only impacts the individuals living with the disease, but their families, friends and loved ones as well. At the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, we are working to create a future without breast cancer. With the support of thousands of volunteers, the generosity of donors and over 70 corporate partners, we are funding some of the most-relevant breast cancer research programs in the country. About The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. Established in 1986 by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Foundation works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for: Relevant and innovative research, Addressing the needs of Canadians from coast to coast, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has regional offices in British Columbia/Yukon Territory, Prairies/NWT, Ontario and the Atlantic Region. The Foundation’s central office is located in Toronto. MAKING A DIFFERENCE Our investments are made with a strategic focus on the impact on the lives of those most affected by breast cancer, including improving women’s quality of life and increasing knowledge about breast cancer risk reduction and treatment. The Foundation supports high-quality research in all areas including education and prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and after-care supports. We direct additional dollars to the cause through work in the areas of health promotion, community engagement, volunteer development, and advocacy. Links
Ride for Sight Canada Ride for Sight is the longest running motorcycle charity fundraiser in Canada; the first ride began in 1979 in Central Ontario. Since its inception, Ride for Sight has been hosted in many different regions, annually (including Minden, Peterborough, Fenelon Falls, Collingwood). Annual Ride for Sight weekend celebration events are supported in part by generous corporate sponsorship and are organized by volunteer Ride for Sight Planning Teams. While Ride for Sight participants are primarily comprised of motorcyclists -- volunteers, fundraisers and supporters also include non-motorcyclists and families affected by retinal diseases. Ride for Sight is the single largest private fundraising initiative for vision research in the world. To-date, Ride for Sight has raised more than $17 million in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the only organization in Canada whose sole mandate is to fund research for blindness caused by retinal degenerations. How Ride for Sight Works The Celebrations feature a variety of activities including: bike games, live entertainment, show n’ shines, a vendor marketplace and more. Participants also have the option of riding in a motorcycle parade from a select location to the celebration site; takes place on the Saturday of the weekend celebration; Central Ontario Ride is the largest motorcycle parade in the country. Ride for Sight’s Cause 100% of donation money collected by riders and volunteers in online donations and donor books is given directly to The Foundation Fighting Blindness – Canada. Since 1979, Ride for Sight has helped fund important vision research through the Foundation Fighting Blindness at universities and teaching hospitals across Canada, including The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Universities of Calgary, Alberta and Lethbridge, and the University of Western Ontario. “Not many people know that Ride for Sight motorcyclists and their family and friends have been the largest community funding Canadian vision research for more than 25 years,” said Sharon Colle, National Executive Director, Foundation Fighting Blindness. “Their commitment to fund research into the causes, the needed treatments and ultimately the cures for blindness is inspiring.” Join Ride for Sight today! Remember, the easiest way to reach out to your family, friends and co-workers is through online fundraising! Just click on the "Register" button at the top of this page to start fundraising today.
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Ride for Dad (Prostate Cancer) The purpose of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad is to raise money for prostate cancer research and education. Over the past 8 years the Ride for Dad has raised more than $2 million to fight this dreaded disease through research and education. Each year hundreds of bikers from all walks of life, riding all types of motorcycles, collect pledges for this great cause, then participate in a police escorted parade through the Host City followed by a leisurely poker tour through the country. Whether you ride a motorcycle or not, you too can join the fight. Simply download a pledge form and ask your family, friends and colleagues to support the cause. Every dollar helps! History The Motorcycle Ride for Dad began in Ottawa in 2000. Garry Janz, along with the support of the Ottawa Police Association, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation and a handful of volunteers, organized that first Ride. Since then, the Ride has been raising money for prostate cancer research and education. Men, women and children rally each year to support the Ride in staggering numbers. Each year gets even more exciting as new Ride for Dad Chapters across Canada come on board to join the fight against prostate cancer. The Ride is an event whose time has arrived * Baby boomers are buying motorcycles in unprecedented numbers. Despite this, little is being done to help this cause in a way which catches public attention like the Motorcycle Ride for Dad! Support for prostate cancer research has become the New Frontier! Links http://www.motorcycleridefordad.org
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CPG is active in the powersports community and supports some of the finest charitable organizations in the country. These organizations are in need of continual support and in order to be listed on the CPG in the community section have either supported the powersports industry in one way or another or are close to the CPG family in some form or another. While the CPG offers each charity a place on the site and our ongoing and continued support, we also provide financial support, a small percentage of all profits of the CPG in the form of equal donations to the charities listed here on the CPG In The Community page will be made on behalf of all CPG Members.