This year marks the 21st anniversary of Pedal for Kids, which has grown into one of Montreal Children’s Hospital's most important fundraising activities, raising more than $9 million since 1992.
In previous years proceeds from the campaign funded research into childhood diseases, helped families in need cope with the financial burden of a child’s illness, and purchased a lifesaving piece of equipment for the hospital’s emergency department.
Last year Concordia's John Molson School of Business partnered with Concordia's Department of Human Resources (HR) to raise more than $13,000. This year's goal is two-fold: raise $40,000 and become one of the top teams featured on the Pedal.com website.
“In order to achieve our goal, we will need volunteers to mobilize their departments and come up with innovative ways to raise cash. We are looking for some friendly competition,” says Ida Giannelli, an employment assistant in HR.
Previous efforts included bake sales, raffles and soliciting friends and family to sponsor the ride on the Mighty Bike. An integral part of the Pedal for Kids fundraising campaign, the Mighty Bike is a custom-made bicycle built for 30 riders. Concordia has secured the Mighty Bike on Tuesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. for the ride.
For those interested in volunteering, contact Giannelli at ida.giannelli@concordia.ca. Those wishing to donote direclty can do so on the Pedal for Kids website (see link below).
Related links:
• Pedal.com
• "Take a ride on the Mighty Bike" — NOW, April 17, 2012
