Every Kilometre We Ride Is Funded by People Like You
There's a particular kind of quiet that surrounds Lyme disease in Canada. Patients wait months, sometimes years, for a diagnosis that should take days. Research dollars are scarce. Awareness lags behind the reality of what tick-borne illness actually does to a body and a life. That silence is exactly what Ride for Lyme was built to break, and your donation is what keeps the momentum going long after the last cyclist crosses the finish line.
Where Your Contribution Actually Goes
We keep overhead lean because the people behind this event ride, organize, and fundraise as volunteers. That means the vast majority of every dollar donated moves directly into work that matters:
- Clinical research grants studying Lyme detection, treatment, and long-term recovery
- Patient advocacy programs that help Canadians navigate diagnosis and care
- Public education campaigns aimed at prevention and early symptom recognition
- Support networks connecting newly diagnosed patients with others who understand
Give What You Can, Whenever You Can
You don't need to own a bike or complete a single kilometre to be part of this. A one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or a donation made in honour of someone who's fought this illness — each one adds up to real progress. Secure online giving takes just a moment, and every receipt is issued instantly for your records.
If you'd like to talk with us directly about your donation or explore other ways to help, we're always glad to hear from you at our contact page.