This fund was established by the late Linda Carney, the first female president of Squamish Rotary.  She envisioned a fund to provide financial help to the citizens of Squamish for medical costs not covered by other sources such as Pharmacare, MSP, etc.  Since its inception, we have been able to purchase motorized wheelchairs, hydraulic lifts, drugs, and other medical supplies, as well as provide funding for renovations of homes to allow easier access.

Over the past 12 years, Rotary, with your help, has raised and distributed well over $225,000  from this fund to our community.  This is money that is raised in Squamish and money that stays in Squamish to help our own citizens who have run into medical issues that require further financial aid.  The Linda Carney Rotary Cares Celebrity Challenge is our major fundraising event and we greatly appreciate your assistance in making the 2011 Challenge a success.

The event itself is a fun event that can be a family event as well.  The ride itself will take between 20 to 30 minutes to ride.  We end up at the end of Perth where refreshments will be served. All riders will be acknowledged.  As well, prizes will be given to the more competitive riders, and to those raising the most funds, but the best prize is knowing you have helped to make someone’s life a little easier and less stressful.  We ask that you take our pledge forms and set $300.00 as your goal.  In addition, we have opened a link that allows on-line pledges:  www.canadahelps.org and type in Squamish Rotary Foundation.

We ask that you bring your pledges to our registration desk at the Brennan Park Rec. Center on race day.

Thank you for your support.

Lino Vanzella, Chair, Linda Carney Rotary Cares Challenge

DATE:  Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 am PLACE:  Start is at the Brennan Park Recreation Center immediately following the Test of Metal riders REGISTRATION:  Please arrive at 10:00 am to allow time to register, hand in your pledge forms and pledges, and sign the necessary waiver forms.  Arrive early and enjoy the Test of Metal atmosphere.

THE ROUTE:  Starting at Brennan Park, travel along Hwy. 99 to Mamquam Rd. down Garibaldi Way to Skyline.  Ride up Skyline, to the Boulevard, around the Kintyre loop and straight up Perth to the finish line.

FINISH LINE:  There will be a brief ceremony at the finish line.  Riders will be recognized, awards presented, and refreshments enjoyed.  And, there will still be time to enjoy the Test of Metal riders coming down Roller Coaster.

RULES:  No rules!!  Have fun and help this worthy cause!! 

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE WOULD LIKE A $300.00 GOAL SET AND TO BRING YOUR PLEDGES TO THE REGISTRATION DESK.