I biked 75K!

Despite of the gloomy weather, Ride for Refugees was on today. About 250 riders participated in Hamilton and about $40,000 was raised.

Refugees account for the largest category of vulnerable people in the world. As of 2008, UN reported that there are an estimated 68 million displaced people in the world - roughly double the population of Canada.

Ride for Refugees helps make tangible differences in the lives of refugees by raising awareness and funds. The first ride started six year ago with one guy rode in solo. It raised public interest and more and more people wanted to join the cause. This year, 19 cities join the cause - 3 cities in the States, 1 in Australia, and 15 in Canada.

Aside from the event expenses, which is budgeted to be 6-8%, the rest of the money raised are divided into 2 halves, one halve contributes toward local refugees ministry (including Micah House), and the other half to global ministries.

It took me a little over three hours to finish my 75k. Glad that it's a RIDE not a race.