The Tandem Tour:
4 guys, 4 causes, 1 bike
NEWS FLASH :: Thank you to everyone who came out to support local fundraising events for the Tandem Tour!
On May 5th 2010, four students from the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC, Canada) headed out on a trans Canada quad-tandem bicycle campaign in aid of charity. Ben Miller, Brent Seamone, Jeff Belanger and Ian Bevis departed from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Over 2.5 months they pedalled their way to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a distance of over 6000 km. The motivation—
raise money for four charities that have in some way affected at least one member of the team. Ben Miller rode in support of Friends of Redtail's Sheltering Forests campaign, find out why. The other charities supported were Multiple Sclerosis by Brent, Diabetes by Jeff and Cystic Fibrosis by Ian.
Through Blue Media Group has produced weekly episodes that stream off the official Tandem Tour website and a complete documentary film will be produced, so keep watching!
| Ben's minimum goal was $5,000 |
| 143% of goal now raised, $7,160 |
CBC Interview with Colleen Jones
Donors
Usula Bayer-Klum
Jerry Chaisson
Elizabeth Chenell
Heather J. Cunningham, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham
George Fraser
Gloria & Bill Fraser
Veronique Herry
Fraser & Hoyt
Helga Hoffman-Orton
Ann Hoskin-Mott
Colla MacDonald
Elizabeth MacDonald
Jane MacDonald
Jean MacDonald
Maryl MacQuarrie
Melanie Mann
Mrs. Lillian Mann
Sandra Miles
Adam Miller
Cathy Miller
Mark Miller
Christopher Seamone
Helen & Jayden Snortland
Janice Swayze
Janet & Alan Wark
Linda Whitfield
Thanks Ben!
Ben Miller has been a supporter of the Sheltering Forests campaign since the very beginning. He has already raised several thousand dollars for our cause from events he has hosted in Victoria BC. Ben, your verve and dedication humble us. Our thanks seem small in comparison to your efforts.
Thank you also to every member of the Tandem Tour team. You're making a difference in the lives of so many. We're glad you made your journey safely and wish you continued success in all you do.