We are once again very proud of our community for pulling together to help a child in need. Ride for a Friend continues to thrive thanks to our many sponsors and community members who support us. We can't thank you all enough. We are steadily making small improvements every year and we hope we can continue to enjoy your support as we begin to plan for the 2019 Ride for a Friend.  

 

The 2018 Ride for a Friend would not have been possible if it was not for the generous support of our sponsors. We are extremely grateful for their help in making our 6th Annual Charity Poker Run possible.

Please join us in thanking the following organisations! 92.7ROCK tm

92.7 Rock
Wright Air Systems
Respect is Burning
Best Buy North Bay
Screaming Demon
Glencore
The Rock Harley-Davidson
Sudbury Plumbing
HKH Electrical
Lefebvre's Source for Adventure
Greater City Mechanical
Deluxe Tattoo - Poly
Taylor Sheet Metal
Lively Golf Club
Dead City Studios
Pete's Small Engine
Mountain Warehouse
Studio 613 Tattoo
Leather Works Plus
Kustom Klubhouse
Jack's Masonry
AL's Plumbing
Shear Design
Krown Rust Control North Bay
Fix Auto Chelmsford
Northfast
CIBC North Bay
Gateway Signs
Wolseley Canada Plumbing & HVAC
Royal Distributing
Rhythm n Cues
Echo Rentals
Sabrina Johnson Photography
Cousin Vinnys
Honda Cycle
Battery Battery
Keg Sudbury
Algonquin Equipment
Skin Illusions
Gagnon HVAC
Kings Buffet
Cardinal Tattoo
Casey's Bar
Shark Mobile
The Plaza
Campeau Heating
Jean Guy Rubber Boots
CT Hydarulics
Sudbury Subs
Brafasco
Kerr Smart Energy
Inklined
Kings Sportswear
M.I.C.
Good Sound Advice
Grecos Pizza
Crocodile Printing
All Makes Auto
Home Hardware Algonquin
East Side Mario's North Bay
Piercing by Jenny 1 Punch
Burger World Algonquin
Legit Trix
Burger World Hammond
Ted Pearson Auto Parts
Carlson Sport
Lot 88
Witrak
Tuco's Tacos
Wholesale Club
Opera Café

The Ride for a Friend organizers and hard working volunteers would like to introduce you to The Watsons, specifically Scott and Ian!Watsons

Scott and Ian are 17-year-old twins. They were born at 30 weeks gestation weighing a little over 2 pounds each. As a result of being born so early the boys have several diagnoses. They are completely wheelchair dependent and suffer a seizure disorder, quadriplegic cerebral palsy, deaf blindness, non-verbal, and are completely g-tube fed. That being said they capture the hearts of everyone who meets them with their smiles and positive attitude.

Over the last few years they each have had several surgeries and have had to travel frequently to Toronto, often having to stay a while to see several specialists at Sick kids. Ian recently had to have spinal fusion surgery, which we’re thankful to report went very well.

The Watsons are a very active family and they love to spend time outdoors. This is especially important to Scott and Ian. Their biggest challenges revolve around mobility issues, especially in their home. Although they have spent a considerable amount of money to make their home accessible and usable for both Scott and Ian, they have fallen short with regards to a pathway and driveway. They have incorporated a ramp system along the driveway to accommodate wheelchair access; however the driveway is not hard surfaced to allow freedom of mobility for the boys to access the back yard and handi-transit services. With the boys soon turning 18, they’ll soon be men, and it is surprisingly challenging to maneuver their chairs on uneven or rough surfaces. If the Watsons could get their driveway paved or something similar it would allow easier access for Scott and Ian as well as the support workers that are required to visit their home, and would also allow for easier maintenance throughout the year.

We hope you’ll join us again this year, or for the first time, to help support a local family. Of course we expect to have a great time doing it!