Shim's Ride 2022

In August 2019, our friend, roommate, and teammate, Mathew Szymanowski (a.k.a. Shim), was struck by a motor vehicle while out on his bike and suffered a spinal cord injury, resulting in paralysis from the neck down.

On July 25th, 2020, we (Cole, Nick, and Sam) rode from Port Hardy to Victoria (520 km) in a fundraising effort to support Shim's recovery costs and also raise awareness for Spinal Cord Injury. Building off the 2020 Shim's Ride success, the team was able to host a 2021 event. The event proceeds were directed toward Spinal Cord Injury BC. Again, with the community's incredible support, the event successfully raised a substantial amount for the foundation.

We hope to solidify the event's annual nature by raising money for spinal cord research through Praxis this year. On July 24^th, 2022, Shim's Ride will host a cycling event to fundraise through direct donation, event registration, and by donating 100% of Shim's Ride cycling apparel sales. Please visit our website, www.shimsride.ca, to make your purchase and get more information on the event.