Ride for Hope Bahamas, a registered Charity in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, was formally constituted in 2009 (first ride was in 2006). It was established for the purpose of raising money to support initiatives related to health, wellness and human development in The Bahamas. Ride for Hope’s designated focus is cancer. The organization’s flagship fundraiser is “The Ride for Hope” – now a ten year old bike-a-thon held in the spring time in The Bahamas. The event includes a weekend full of events, riding, music, and great weather. Without exception, every dollar raised by participants is applied to programme support. Visit their web site here...
Ken Chaplin, Broker with ERA Dupuch Real Estate, a cancer survivor has been biking the Ride for Hope since its inception 2006.
Jeff Robertson, President of Bahamas Wholesale Agencies, Ltd took up the challenge a couple years ago, so this will be his third ride.
Both these gentlemen are avid bike riders to begin with but have said beside the supporting a great cause with the job Ride For Hope does the challenge of riding 100 miles is always daunting but motivating. In addition to their personal fitness the camaraderie with their fellow riders just can’t be beat.
Raising about $5,000 each per ride over the years means Jeff and Ken have raised a combined total of roughly $65,000 for their 11 rides so far. Won’t you help them this year please?
I know you wish them well, but we need you to send the big bucks to help Ride For Hope.
Please make your cheque payable to Ride For Hope and mail it to Ken Chaplin at P.O. Box N-531 Nassau Bahamas or Jeff Robertson at P.O. Box SS-6280, Nassau Bahamas.
This years event is scheduled for Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas February 17 - 19, 2017. Check out the following video from 2013 to get a feel for this fabulous event.
