Planning Committee

Bike for United Way (B4UW) is a volunteer-led charity ride.  This means that each year, the ride is planned, organized, partnerships are found, funds are raised, logistics and communications, all by a dedicated group of cyclists, and volunteers.

B4UW 2024 Thunder Bay to Toronto Planning Committee

• Lead Organizer (Ministry/Agency) Douglas Smith (MOH)
• Planning Committee: Michael Bennison (SOLGEN), Ignatio Fortuna (MOI), Bob Jeffery (NDMNRF), Kevin McLean (Mines/MND), Gregg Milne(OMAFRA), Andreas Link (MINES/MND), Julian Rickards (NDMNRF), Patricia Thompson (MLITSD) 
• Jersey design and procurement: Mary-Beth Kellenberger (FSRAO)
• Mapping and route planning: Julian Rickards (MENDM), Gregg Milne (OMAFRA)
• Accommodations: Douglas Smith / TBD (MOH)
• Communications / Media: TBD
• Website: Melayna Aquila (CAB), Michael Bennison (SOLGEN)
• United Way Liaison: TBD (CAB)
• Bike Safety Coordinator: TBD
• Volunteer / Support Coordinator: TBD

To help B4UW you do not need to ride a bicycle!  We are always looking for volunteers to help drive support vehicles, help coordinate rest stops and meals, join the B4UW Planning Committee, for this year’s ride, or future year’s rides.  Email Douglas.Smith(a)ontario.ca

Other volunteering opportunities include the Support Crew, to help with the many tasks to make each ride the best experience for the riders.  If you are interested check out /support-crew/