2015 Canada’s 911 Ride A Roaring Success

Each year, the Canada 911 Foundation holds an annual motorcycle ride, Canada’s 911 Ride. This amazing two-day ride took place last week and went amazingly well with lots of fun, tears, and roaring noise.

The event’s route went through Niagara Falls, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Grimsby and wine country. The ride was very picturesque with lots of winding roads which was great for the bikers. The best part was the police escort along the Don Valley, Gardener Expressway, QEW, and the 407. It was quite the sight!

The Mikey Network donated 4 MIKEY AEDs along the way. The first went to The Central Community Church in St. Catharines. The second was donated in memory of fallen officer Joseph Mellen from Niagara Region. The third and fourth went to the Niagara Parks Commission for placement in the Niagara Region. All recipients were very grateful to receive their MIKEYS. They now have peace of mind that should a sudden cardiac arrest event occur among one of their community members, help is close at hand for a second chance at life.

In the eight years we have participated in the Canada’s 911 Ride, we have been able to provide close to 100 MIKEY AEDs through donations totaling almost $200,000. Canada’s 911 ride said they greatly appreciate all that we have done for them over the years.

The 911 Ride has grown substantially since they started. They now have an East Coast ride through New Brunswick and next year the ride will be in Halifax. They are even talking about organizing a ride in Edmonton in two years.

We hope to see you all again next year!