The Manitoba Wild Pink Yonder organization, now armed with fundraising totals in hand, is set to turn over a $34,298.33 cheque to Cancercare Manitoba.
The Manitoba Wild Pink Yonder ride took place this past fall with riders visiting over 20 communities throughout southern Manitoba in a 22 day ride. Communities and riders raised funds to go towards breast cancer research.
“I’m tickled pink with the final figures,” says Manitoba organizer Pam Glover, a Ste. Anne are resident. “There was a lot of planning, a lot of juggling and an amazing response from most of the communities we rode through.”
Glover, who lost her step daughter to breast cancer, says she was on an emotional roller coaster throughout the ride.
“I heard tales from people in every community of loss and survival,” says Glover. “These people will definitely remain in my thoughts and heart. This trail ride gave me an opportunity, not only to spearhead fundraising and awareness, but to meet amazing people and kindness from strangers.”
The Town of Ste. Anne was named the “Pinkest” town in Manitoba for its efforts in raising the most money per capita and will now be decorated with signs at their main entry points into the community bestowing them with the 2011 title. They also get to host an event featuring Manitoba band Two Dollar Pistol.
