Project SPOTLIGHT 2022
The past couple of years have brought society's most vulnerable populations and their mental wellness to the forefront. This year with Project SPOTLIGHT, we are shining a light on an organization that focuses on bringing seniors out in the community to engage with the environment and society.
Cycling Without Age’s volunteers visit senior facilities around the community and offer rides on the tailormade Trishaws (three wheeled electric assist bicycles). The program gives them wind in their hair, the ability to connect with nature, and the chance to share their stories. In 2022, Project SPOTLIGHT provided financial support and invited a team of filmmakers to produce a video series to spread its story. This support helped CWA expand its service area and operate a second Trishaw bike. A local exhibition of CWA services was also set-up in Unionville to introduce the York Region to CWA's mission. This exhibition allowed seniors a chance to ride down the Historic Main Street in the Trishaws piloted by local volunteers.
This year's beneficiary:
Cycling Without Age Hamilton-Burlington
Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a volunteer-run program that aims to bring seniors back into the community through rides on their trishaws. CWA International started in 2012 in Denmark, and the program is now in more than 52 countries.
Since its start in 2021, the Hamilton & Burlington Chapter offers free and universal access to the special trishaw bike rides in the beautiful outdoors to Hamilton and Burlington seniors and others facing barriers to movement. The rides, piloted by trained volunteers, provide opportunities to the seniors to connect with neighbours and nature. The Chapter is currently working with a few local retirement homes and community institutions to offer regular rides in both Hamilton and Burlington.
Support Cycling Without Age
Learn more about CWA Hamilton-Burlington and help them with their day-to-day operations and expansion of their services. Donations can be made to its registered charity partner, New Hope Community Bikes.
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