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Barbara Welsh

Team Leader - The Chain Reaction

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. The photo was taken a number years ago and although I will not be riding this year, in spirit I am pedalling along with all the others as I continue to be a dedicated supporter of this cause. Please Help me support The Rotary Club of Vancouver Ride for Hearing in aid of the "Deaf and Hard of Hearing in British Columbia"!

Please help me reach my fundraising goals!

Just click "Sponsor Me" to make a donation. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

$26,610.00

raised of $15,000.00 goal

16

donors

177.4% of goal reached

Event Details

Event Date Jun 29, 2025
Days Remaining fundraising is over
About This Fundraiser

Join the 2025 Rotary Ride for Hearing
Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Spanish Banks, Vancouver

Be part of the 40th edition of the Ride for Hearing and help us bring sound to life for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community across British Columbia.

Since 1985, this ride has raised nearly $4 million in support of vital programs, including:

  • The Rotary Hearing and Balance Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital

  • Cochlear Implant Research at UBC

  • The future Rotary Hearing Centre at the new St. Paul’s Hospital

  • And many more projects supporting children, families, and Indigenous communities province-wide.

🛣 Route

This year’s ride features a new loop format starting and ending at Spanish Banks West, with exclusive early-morning access to Stanley Park between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM. Complete as many loops as you wish, with a minimum distance of 50 km and up to 100 km max.

📍 Checkpoints

A checkpoint and support will be available within Stanley Park.

🎉 Post-Ride Celebration

After your ride, enjoy a celebratory BBQ, prize draws, and time to relax with fellow riders at Spanish Banks.

📝 Registration Info

  • Ride Solo or Join a Team: Sign up as an individual or create/join a team. Team leaders must register first.

  • Fundraising Goal: All riders are encouraged to raise a minimum of $389 to support our cause.

  • Support a Rider: Can’t join the ride? Click “Sponsor a Participant” to donate to a friend or family member.

Take part in this unforgettable ride through one of Vancouver’s most scenic routes, and make a lasting impact on lives across BC.

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Team The Chain Reaction

Join Barbara and the team in making a difference!

$37,377.00 Team Total Raised of $20,000.00 goal 186.88%
AZ
Adriana Zylmans $150.00 raised
BW
Barbara Welsh $26,610.00 raised
Me
DH
Darrell Halverson $1,370.00 raised
MW
Michael Woolnough $1,200.00 raised
PC
Peter Clarke $1,320.00 raised
RH
Richard Higgins $4,755.00 raised
SL
Stephanie Lawton-Neima $1,972.00 raised
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Event Details

Event Date Jun 29, 2025
Days Remaining fundraising is over