Castanet published an update on the fundraising campaign for the Rail Trail (read it here).
The donation information and updates are also available online – There is still time to donate!
Interesting read …
A short article for your weekend reading … Click here.
Rail Trail Campaign Update
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The matching funds have been increased to $100,000! As of July 4th 229 donations have come in totalling $42,140. This has inspired the donor to increase matching funds to $100,000. This gives us 6 days to maximize the matching challenge and fund 1.25 km of trail. If you have yet to make a donation, now is a great time. Your donation will be matched and have twice the impact. All donations greater than $25 will receive a tax receipt. You can donate online using the link above or drop off your donation at either Community Foundation listed below. Donations of financial securities are also accepted at the Foundations. If you have made a donation, the communities along the trail thank you. Please forward this on to your friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers to ensure that we can take full advantage of this very generous opportunity.
It will take a community to build a legacy…one metre at a time. Let’s Make it Happen! Dononate online or at one of the Foundations. Community Foundation of North Okanagan #304 – 3402 – 27th Ave Vernon BC V1V 1S1 Phone: (250) 542-8677
Central Okanagan Foundation #225-1889 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5 Phone: (250) 861-6160 |
Special West Kelowna Ride July 15
From Michael:
Friday July 15 we will go on a different ride (weather permitting).
We will meet in Penticton Skaha Lake Park (Cypress St.). Or at 8:00am in West Kelowna Starbucks for car pooling.
The ride will start at 9:00am. It will be about 98K. This is the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14433149
Hope to see you there.
Michael
Update on the Rail Trail
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The fundraising campaign has begun! The website is live and ready for your online donations, and your enthusiasm to get involved with events and activities to raise funds to build the rail trail. Over the past months, the new owners of the rail trail corridor (Kelowna, Lake Country, the North Okanagan Regional District, and the Okanagan Indian Band) have cooperated to lay the preliminary framework for building a hard-packed trail from Coldstream to Kelowna. It is now up to all of us to raise the $7.86 million that the trail is expected to cost. This is our trail and the opportunity of a lifetime! This wonderful trail will be an almost 50 km continuous corridor that will provide a link to all communities along its amazing route featuring many of the valley’s most scenic spots. Everyone’s help is needed take on the job of funding and fundraising to build this trail and create a lasting legacy that will be a treasured asset of our beautiful valley. A meter of construction of trail will cost $160, and contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated! What can you do?
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The days have been gorgeous …
New Start Time for the Sunday Ride …
Starting next week, May 8, the Sunday ride will leave at 9am from the Bean Scene on Dickson Road.
See you there!
And the other group rides are on too …
West Kelowna Ride starting this Friday, April 8. Meet at 10am at Starbucks on Louie Drive.
For questions, contact Michael (see sidebar).
UPDATE: Now starting at 9am (from May 6, 2016).
Wednesday Ride starting next week, April 13. We are leaving at 5pm sharp from Kelowna Cycle. Leisurely 30-35km ride in East Kelowna.
Yes … Let’s start the season!
For those of you in town and ready to cycle, meet at 10 am at Bean Scene on Dickson this Sunday (April 3) for the season opener! Distance depending on who shows up and how strong the pull back to the coffee shop for the social catch-up is!
Have your say about the Rail Trail
Share your vision and give your input about the Okanagan Rail Trail, starting tonight: