Ride for Refuge

It’s a walk…

It’s a bike ride…

It’s the Ride for Refuge!

Host the signature P2P event that everyone is talking about, designed exclusively for Canadian charities that support people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.

Get the Big Picture
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Raise $20,000+ this year

Build buzz & awareness

Find new donors & sponsors

What Moves You?

The RIDE is a unique P2P event for Canadian charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.

It’s a walk and a bike in one family-friendly P2P event. Held every fall in communities across Canada, the RIDE has seen thousands of everyday people fundraise millions of dollars for hard working Canadian charities.

Similar people at the RIDE event

Go Big This Year With a P2P Event

If you have big fundraising goals and serve refugees, displaced peoples, new Canadians, trafficking survivors, or other marginalized or vulnerable populations, apply today to host the RIDE in your community.

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Raise Funds Fast

Let me guess: You’re looking to cover mounting expenses, offset a dip in major donors, or support a capital campaign? You’re not alone! The RIDE is a P2P event designed to help Canadian charities, like yours, achieve their fundraising goals.

  • Raise $20,000+ in a single 3‑month campaign
  • Keep 100% of net proceeds as undesignated funds
  • Learn how to secure sponsorships with ease

Bring in new dollars from new donors this year – and have some fun along the way! Talk to us to learn more.

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Everything You Need to Raise $20,000, $60,000 or More

RIDE is a P2P event designed to work with your existing staff — no experience or specialized expertise required. 

Our process enables you to:

  • Host a buzz-worthy event that brings out the whole community
  • Attract new donors and participants who aren’t familiar with your work — yet!
  • Engage existing donors, board members, and volunteers in a meaningful way

Dedicate 5 hours/week to this P2P event and watch your fundraising dreams come to life. That’s the Blue Sea way.

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Fundraising Made Simple

The work you do is hard work. And you do it, every day. Let us help make fundraising a bit easier. We provide everything you need to host a successful Ride for Refuge P2P event, including:

Event Website

CNOY.org makes promotion, registration and fundraising easy and secure.

Customer Service

We take emails and phone calls directly from your participants, donors, sponsors, etc, and answer all their event-related questions.

Tools + Swag

Posters, video, social posts, and collectible t-shirts make promoting the event and standing out in the community a breeze.

Finance Support

We look after all of the charitable receipts and sponsorship follow-ups. Yep, all of them!

Portal + Guide

Manage, track, and celebrate your fundraising and recruitment activities all in one place — our online WAVES portal.

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The Power of Partnership

Hosting the Ride for Refuge means unlocking the power of a Blue Sea partnership. We support you in every campaign with:

Coaching

Our experienced P2P event campaign coaches help you every step of the way with group training and private coaching.

Encouragement & Connection

We cheer you on throughout the campaign! Whether you need a pep talk or a second opinion, we’re there to encourage, advise, or connect you with the right person.

Troubleshooting

If you run into challenges or roadblocks, we’ve likely seen it (and solved it!) before. Count on us to help with industry-leading response times.

Remember, fundraising is a team sport! Don’t try to go it alone.

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$0 Investment

The best news of all, becoming a RIDE Canadian charity partner requires zero upfront investment. The more you raise, the more you keep with guaranteed payout rates of 70% to 85%. A small percentage of funds raised remain with Blue Sea to cover the costs of supporting your campaign and the national P2P event.

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Trusted By Canadian Charities

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Kinbrace Logo
COMPASS Refugee Centre Logo
Inner Hope Youth Logo
Action Refugee Montreal logo
Christie Refugee Welcome Centre logo
Blooming House Logo
Sanctuary Youth Centre logo
Micah House Logo

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Fill out the form below and we’ll give you a call. Or call us now: 1.877.743.3413 if that’s better! When we connect, we’ll explain the details of this P2P event and answer any questions. If it’s a great fit, we’ll start the formal application document and get the wheels in motion!

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