Kirk and Kris Tobias
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Kris and Kirk Tobias started the Ride for Karen in 2002, shortly after the death of their mother Karen from breast cancer, at the age of 53. The Ride for Karen is a yearly cycling event that is held as a tribute to the life and legacy of Karen Tobias and to raise money for charities that help people living with cancer, and those who care for them.

In the last ten years the Ride for Karen has raised over $1,640,000, which was used to help build and furnish new cancer care facilities, provide much needed resources for cancer support centres and send children with cancer to camp. This year's Ride for Karen will be held on Sunday, September 9th, 2012 and will raise funds to send children with cancer to camp. To learn more about the Ride for Karen and to register for one of the four events including, a 160km course for advanced riders, 100km course for intermediate riders, 25km course for recreational cyclists, and a Kids Fun Ride for children 2-12 years old please visit www.rideforkaren.com and follow us on Twitter @RideForKaren

Blog Entries by Kirk and Kris Tobias

Want to Volunteer? Here's Where to Start

(0) Comments | Posted September 5, 2012 | 10:49 AM

It takes a lot of hard work to build and sustain a charitable organization. Ask anyone who's ever tried and they'll tell you that volunteers are the backbone of a non-profit and are essential to its success. They are the people who selflessly donate their time and skills for the...

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How to Start a Non-Profit Organization

(0) Comments | Posted August 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Ride for Karen is now in its 11th year and going strong. My brother and I are proud of its success as a fundraising vehicle to help children with cancer. But running a charity event is, not surprisingly, a serious commitment. There are lessons we learned over...

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Give Cycling a Chance: Top 10 Charity Cycling Tips

(1) Comments | Posted August 11, 2012 | 7:50 AM

If you've been driving along the country roads of Canada this summer, you've surely noticed the growing popularity of cycling. Once considered a niche sport, Canadians are trying out cycling for themselves thanks to Canadian cycling stars like Ryder Hesjedal and Clara Hughes.

Another growing...

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The Ride for Karen Part 1: Karen's Story

(0) Comments | Posted July 31, 2012 | 4:35 PM

Losing a parent to cancer is devastating. My brother and I are passionate cyclists and shortly after our mother died, we took a ride to get some air and returned with a refreshed perspective. What we came back with was an idea. The Ride for Karen is a yearly cycling...

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