Ride for Refuge is looking quite different this year due to COVID-19. While there will be no in-person event, there are many new and exciting opportunities to participate and fundraise! See our Ride for Refuge page for more details.
We are excited to introduce one of our Ride for Refuge participants, Nancy! As one of the founders of Restorations, Nancy has participated in the Ride for many years and shared with us how she is making the best of this years circumstances and some tips for Restorations participants.
How have you decided to participate in Ride this year?
This year I have taken on the challenge of walking/running/riding 500kms before October 3rd. I figured this was a great way for me to keep Restorations and the survivors they support in my mind every day for several months as I work to get my kilometers in. Also, it's a great excuse to get outside and keep fit over the summer :)
What motivates you to fundraise for Restorations?
Restorations has a special place in my heart. I was there when Restorations started on someone's living room floor and I continue to be inspired by all that Restorations does to love and support survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. I know that the greatest need for survivors is still a safe space where they can recover their lives and so I continue to support Restorations to see this space come to fruition.
Do you have any tips for other Restorations participants?
Make it fun!! This is an exciting year for Ride in that we get to choose whatever we want to do in order to fundraise. Pick something you are passionate about and run with it :)
Also, don't be afraid to ask! It's a strange time we are living in right now but I'm finding people are beyond generous and want to support worthy causes. The worst someone can say is “no,” so just ask And don't stop when you reach your goal! Keep going. You aren't raising money for yourself. This is for the lives of women who have been exploited and they deserve our efforts.
