Cyclists to cross Canada for CPAWS
Val Bennett, Grant MacDonald, and Ed Coles are planning to take a bike trip this summer - and it will be a big one. On May 28th, they\'ll start peddling across Canada from coast to coast, raising money along the way for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
"I have been interested in the environment since I was a child. I\'ve always loved spending time in wilderness areas, but hate coming across the very visible signs of mismanagement that can be seen in many parks, let alone areas that are not protected.", said Bennett. "CPAWS is providing a valuable service by helping to ensure that Canada\'s parks are treated properly, that more areas are being protected, and that people are being educated about these issues."
The three 23 and 24 year old current and former students at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay have been planning their trip for almost a year.
"Biking is probably my favourite thing to do other outside of music," said MacDonald, "so what could be better than doing something you love for an entire summer while raising money for a charity you respect?"
Val, Grant and Ed\'s goal is to raise at least $8,000 for CPAWS. They\'ve created their own site at www.bikingforcpaws.ca, where supporters can make contributions.
"We\'re honoured that Val, Grant and Ed have chosen CPAWS as their cause for their trip, and we will be wishing them well with every kilometer that they cycle. CPAWS is all about Canadians working together to protect the big wilderness places we love, and we are thrilled that these three are undertaking such a big venture in support of our work," says Sherri Watson, President of CPAWS Board of Trustees.
"I have been interested in the environment since I was a child. I\'ve always loved spending time in wilderness areas, but hate coming across the very visible signs of mismanagement that can be seen in many parks, let alone areas that are not protected.", said Bennett. "CPAWS is providing a valuable service by helping to ensure that Canada\'s parks are treated properly, that more areas are being protected, and that people are being educated about these issues."
The three 23 and 24 year old current and former students at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay have been planning their trip for almost a year.
"Biking is probably my favourite thing to do other outside of music," said MacDonald, "so what could be better than doing something you love for an entire summer while raising money for a charity you respect?"
Val, Grant and Ed\'s goal is to raise at least $8,000 for CPAWS. They\'ve created their own site at www.bikingforcpaws.ca, where supporters can make contributions.
"We\'re honoured that Val, Grant and Ed have chosen CPAWS as their cause for their trip, and we will be wishing them well with every kilometer that they cycle. CPAWS is all about Canadians working together to protect the big wilderness places we love, and we are thrilled that these three are undertaking such a big venture in support of our work," says Sherri Watson, President of CPAWS Board of Trustees.
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