Join the Ride & Stride in support of the rural Skills Training Centre in Zambia
Come out for a family-friendly activity on the Elora-Cataract trail way starting at Orton on Saturday July 5, 2025 - 9.30 for 10 am to hike, run, cycle, or move in any way to raise funds for the Life Impact Training Centre in rural Zambia.
🚵🏃“Every step builds a skill. Every ride powers potential.”🚵🏃
The Event
Date: July 5, 2025
Time: 9:45 for 10 am to noon, followed by a BBQ
Cost: Sign up for a donation and share the page with friends & family to get sponsors for your run/walk .
😀👋 Tax receipts will be issued for all online donations 👋😀
Once you have signed up, you can donate the amount of your choice directly through your fundraising page.
Location: You may choose to join us at our In-person location, or to join in virtually!
Details below.
In-person: Elora Cataract Trailway
Start location: Orton Community Association Pavilion, we will use the Elora Cataract Trailway for hiking, biking and moving your desired distance! Picnic to follow!
10 am to 2 pm
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Virtual
Wherever you are; a park, treadmill, through your neighbourhood
Distance Options: The sky's the limit! You can run, walk, stroll or cycle. You can complete our traditional 5k or 2k or another time or distance altogether, just get moving for a great cause!
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How it works
1. Sign up by yourself or with a team by clicking on the "Sign Up & Fundraise" button at the top right of this page.
2. Personalize your page. This page will allow you and others to make donations, leave messages and support your participation.
3. Encourage others to get involved as part of your team, or by inviting them to donate to your page. You can share your page by email and social media.
If you are not able to participate, please support this event by clicking "Donate" at the top right.
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GET INVOLVED: Register here or on your friend's campaign by clicking 'Join the Team'. Give a gift or set a fundraising goal, and spread the word!
Thank-you for considering your participation as either a donor, participant or team leader! If you have any questions, you can e-mail me (Lianti) at lianti@impactzambia.net
Thank you again for your support, we so appreciate having you as a member of our community!
Highlights
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Orton location
To get there:
Arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 at the Orton Community Association's pavilion (on Erin-Garafraxa Townline). Orton is about 21 min drive from Acton, and if you come from Trafalgar Rd, turn west on Erin-Garafraxa Townline towards Orton.
Cyclists go west towards Elora and and hikers, runners, strollers and families with small children go east. Turn around after an hour, and return in time for hotdogs!
Helmets are compulsory for all cyclists
There are washrooms available at the start/end location.
After the action we will have a picnic / BBQ.
Virtual locations
Groups of supporters for Impact Zambia can run or walk in virtual locations on Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Contact Lianti at Lianti@impactzambia.net or text at 519-955-2444 if you want to organize a pop-up location.
Pop-up locations:
- Location to be decided
- 9:45 AM Warm Up, 10AM Run / Walk
*Please note pop-ups are fun and informal. Pop-ups do not include start or finish lines or any pressure.
Other Event Info
PLEASE take pictures or videos of yourself participating in your hike, bike, run, walk or workout.
Do a light cool down, do some stretches and drink some water. You will deserve it!
Post Event
Upload your photos or videos to YOUR personal Ride & Stride for
Skills page
1. Sign in to your page
2. Click on Update (in
the menu bar under your name)
3. Add pictures or upload
videos
4. Post
*Please take the time to do this step as our
goal is to have ALL participants share an image or video of their
virtual Get Active for Zambia experience. If you have any problems
please feel free to call Lianti at 519-955-2444.
Additionally, if you post any pictures or videos to your Facebook please tag Impact Zambia and use the hashtag #RideStride4ZM.
Connect with other members of our community virtually and congratulate them!
Please thank your supporters and fans and update them on your success with the event.
If you are not able to participate on the morning of July 5th please feel free to complete your run, walk, or workout anytime the week before.
