June 3, 2014
City of Vaughan Staff Team up for Big Bike Event
One of the City of Vaughan staff teams on the Big Bike.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council and City staff raised $13,393 to support heart disease and stroke research by participating in the Heart & Stroke Foundation's Big Bike team event.
On May 29, 118 City staff divided into five teams and cycled through Vaughan on a four-wheel, 29-seat bike. The bike route left City Hall, travelled west on Major Mackenzie Drive, south on Keele Street, west on Naylon Street, north on Gram Street and east on Major Mackenzie Drive back to City Hall.
Each team was escorted by a York Regional Police cruiser. City teams included the Rec Rolls, the Re-Cyclers, Fire and Rescue Services, the Buccaneers and Vaughan Beats.
QUOTE
“I am thrilled to see the support and spirit from our team for the Big Bike Ride. This has become an annual event that brings people together to have fun, get a little exercise and, most importantly, raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. I am very proud of the City employees and their dedication to supporting this important research. A special thank you to Regional Councillor Deb Schulte for championing this cause."
– Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Last year, the City of Vaughan raised $11,341 for heart disease and stroke research.
- The Heart & Stroke Big Bike is a team event geared towards community organizations, companies and groups.
- Last year, more than 65,000 riders, in more than 200 communities, helped raise more than $8.4 million for research.
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