Posted by Sandy Hutchens
This past August and September, over 2000 participants (80 teams) took part in the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick’s BIG BIKE RIDE FOR HEART making it our most successful Big Bike event in it’s 14-year history! Of course now you know the Big Bike is a fun, team-spirited event that raises money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick (HSFNB) and helps increase awareness of heart disease and stroke.
This year the Big Bike Ride For Heart created event days, so that many teams could gather in one place and take turns riding the Bike. This was successful in that it was an opportunity to share in the fun, spirit and excitement of the Big Bike. It allowed you to include your children, and raise even more vital funds through donations to a dunk tank, inflatables, face painting, car wash and much more! Some event days took place at East Point Shopping Center in Saint John, Corbett Center in Fredericton, and even a staff day event at McCain’s in Florenceville. Another highlight was the 3rd annual Leaders Ride For Heart in Moncton. Leaders in the community each raise $1000.00 each or couples raise $1500.00 to take part. The life saving funds are so important to our Big Bike season, but the awareness the leaders bring to the event is crucial.