3^rd Annual Ride For Dreams
(Poker Run)

Saturday September 15^th, 2012
10am—3pm
BBQ included
Prizes for top fund raisers and best Poker Hand
50/50 draw

WHAT FOR? Visit www.centrefordreams.ca to learn more about this non-profit organization.  They are a small organization that started out of Elaine's basement of her house and developed from there.  They help developmentally challenged adults with ongoing education and helping them to pursue their dreams, however big or small they may be.

OFFICIAL RIDE DATE/TIMES: Saturday September 15^th, 2012 - 10am-3pm
10am registration starts
10:50am Opening remarks
11am We ride!
1:30pm BBQ lunch sponsored by The Duchess of Markham
Ongoing to 3pm approximately - mingle, network, meet the members of Dreams, and prizes.

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T RIDE BUT WANNA WATCH AND WIN:
Best times to come out and see the bikes coming in and out is between 10:15am-11am when you watch us all take off out of the parking lot.  While we are out riding, you can buy 50/50 draw tickets, meet the members of Dreams, and visit the shops on Main Street.
Be sure to come back around 1pm-1:30pm to see the bikes pulling back in from the 2-2.5 hour ride.  Enjoy a BBQ for a small donation which is included for bikers who raised at least the minimum fee.
Not just bikers who can win the top fundraiser prize.  Raise money by downloading the form mention on this page and start raising funds now to have your best shot at winning some cool motorcycle stuff.

IF IT RAINS? Check-in time is still between 10am-11am inside the Centre for Dreams where we can calculate top fundraiser and start the 50/50 draw.  Must be present to win.

THE RIDE: Approximately 2 hours long, 93km  (Printout maps will be provided at registration)

THE GOAL: To raise awareness for Dreams Inc. and funding to keep it going.
We hope to get almost 60 bikes and raise over $3,600. Double the bikes from last year and triple the funds raised.

ENTRY FEE: $30 per rider, $10 for passenger or raise at least that much in sponsorship money.  All proceeds go to Dreams.
Note: online fundraising option isn't available yet.  You can collect credit card info to process later when it is ready.  Note, we will not process credit cards on the day of the event.

PRIZES: for who raises the most amount of money for this ride.
Also, a 50/50 draw.

HOW TO R.S.V.P.?  RSVP one of the following ways if you can, then Download Registration/release form here and Download fund raising form here and start getting sponsors.  R.S.V.P is not necessary but greatly appreciated.
1. Email support@twinbytes.ca confirming your registration by saying "I'm in for the ride for Dreams"
2. Facebook
3. SaddleUpAndRide

WHERE: Ride will start from and end at The Centre for Dreams parking lot in Markham at 8515 McCowan Road, Markham, Ontario (North East corner of Hwy 7 and McCowan Rd.  We will start at Dreams Inc at 11am and either go as a group, or individually to the various check points and collect cards to complete your Poker Hand.

Thanks to The Duchess for being our sponsor for the BBQ and Cornell Insurance for covering us with insurance. SNAP Markham will be notified to be on site for photos and sponsors will be publicly recognized.  Email me directly at support@twinbytes.ca or call (905) 471-5904 with any questions and if you are interested in participating in our second annual Ride for Dreams!

Help spread the word with this downloadable flyer

Websites where this event is listed:
http://www.meetup.com/SaddleUpAndRide
http://www.ontario-motorcycle-rides.com/2nd-annual-ride-for-dreams.html
http://www.welcomebikers.com
www.bikerides.ca
www.gtamotorcycle.com
www.gthog.com
www.LosSilverados.com
Facebook.com
http://tourstart.org/activity/Ride_for_Dreams_791

Thanks to our sponsors:

Thanks to Paul Cicchini from The Duchess of Markham for providing the BBQ, the cook, and the great food.

Thanks to Christina Morra, Kevin Tower and team for sponsoring us with insurance coverage for the event.

Thanks to me (Daniel Gauthier) of TwinBytes for putting together this annual event from scratch, gathering other sponsors, doing the website, flyers, forms, and managing the entire event.

Photos from the 2010 ride (click to enlarge):