Lake Rosseau X for MiND-AID Muskoka

***UPDATE*** They did it!! 10 laps of Lake Rosseau, 658 kms total, 10,000m of climbing and 16,000 calories burned! Now that they hit the distance goal, help them hit the fundraising goal - donations accepted until August 31!

This summer, on the weekend of August 17th, Gavin Hammond and Scott Turnbull are going to ride their bikes around Lake Rosseau as many times as they can in support of MiND-AID, a local charity that provides mental health help for youth in Muskoka.

In 2021, Gav and Scott rode 500km over 20 hours for Enliven Cancer Care, biking to the northernmost and southernmost points in Muskoka, and raising over $50,000 for the organization. This year, they’re going to stick closer to home.

The Lake Rosseau loop is a 65km grind around the lake that features great pavement, beautiful views and some of the steepest hills in the area - once around the loop equals about 1km of uphill climbing. From the morning of Saturday August 17, to the evening of Sunday, August 18, Gav and Scott are going to ride the loop as many times as possible. Five times around the lake would be like riding from Muskoka to Niagara Falls, nine times would be the same cumulative elevation gain as climbing Mt. Everest.

This undertaking is all in support of MiND-AID, a registered charity addressing a huge and growing need in the community. Young people face several barriers when trying to access help in Muskoka, often only receiving care through a hospital ER once they’ve reached a crisis point. MiND-AID staff and volunteers provides navigation assistance and support to young people and their families who are looking for help on their journey to mental wellness. 

As many as 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario will experience some form of mental health problem, and 5 out of 6 of those kids will not receive the treatment they need. Thirty-six per cent of Ontario parents have sought help for their child; of those who did, four in 10 didn’t receive the help they needed or are still waiting for treatment.

A registered charity, MiND-AID relies on donations, grants and funding from several sources to operate. Without the generosity and support of so many, they would cease to exist.

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All proceeds go directly to MiND-AID. Donors will receive a tax receipt for 100% of their donation. Donation pledges per loop around the lake are encouraged!