Steering Committee
These are your 2024 Steering Committee members!
They work year-round to plan the Rally and are responsible for making sure participants have an amazing experience.
To contact anyone on this page see their email addresses below,
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This is my 18th year participating in the Friends For Life Bike Rally. I started this journey as a Rustler, became a Rider, and over the years I’ve been a member of the Steering Committee and a Team Captain. As the event co-chair it’s truly an honour and privilege to be part of an initiative that changes lives, helps people in need, and creates meaningful friendships for life. Being part of this community and giving back has changed my life. I’m proud to be aligned with like-minded people who care enough to help others. Together we can create a unique and meaningful experience for all participants, create awareness, and educate people of what it means to live with HIV/AIDS. The Friends For Life Bike Rally changes lives and as long as there is a reason, we will ride.
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Being part of the Bike Rally for the last 7 years has been a life-changing experience. Raising much needed funds for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA), Trellis (Kingston), and ACCM (Montreal), in support of people living with and fighting to end stigma around HIV/AIDS in our community is a cause close to my heart.
Having had the privilege of meeting and working with many community members throughout this time, I've seen first-hand how important and meaningful our support is to them.
After my very first Rally, I volunteered to be a Team Captain, and was then part of the Steering Committee for several years. I'm thrilled and honoured to co-chair this amazing event for 2024 and 2025, and very much looking forward to building on the incredible momentum of the past few years to make the Bike Rally bigger and better for years to come!
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I'm gearing up for another spin with the Friends for Life Bike Rally, and it's my 11th exciting year! I love being a part of this fun loving Bike Rally community.
This wonderful group of people has at least one thing in common, helping those living with HIV/AIDS. I want to give back to them because they have helped me through some of the toughest times of my life.
This year, I will try my hand as road support and team up with Stiva to co-chair the Sponsorship Committee. Together, we're on a mission to rustle up some funds and snag fantastic goodies for our fellow riders and volunteers.
Can't wait for a fantastic 26th year of fundraising fun at the bike rally!
See you on the road!
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Riding for the 7th time, Seamus is super-excited to come back to steering committee as Co-lead of fundraising! After a record fundraising year last year, our committee leads of Trevor, Peter and myself are looking forward to the challenge. If you are looking for fundraising insights, suggestions or help reaching your goals, please reach out to our experienced team at fundraising@bikerally.org
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I am very excited to be part of this year’s Steering Committee This will also be my 9th year participating as a 6-day rider. While I initially joined the rally for the physical challenge, it has become an integral part of my social community. Having made new friends and having learned about the challenges facing HIV affected individuals, I’m excited to be able to contribute back to the community as co-lead for Fundraising alongside Seamus and Trevor. I look forward to making this incredible journey with you!
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This is Darryl’s 2nd year riding and has been designing our jerseys since 2020. He looks forward to bringing his creative flair and enthusiastic energy to the steering committee – and playing a bigger role in what will undoubtedly be our biggest year yet!
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This year will be my 8th year participating in the Friends For Life Bike Rally and my 4th year on the Steering Committee. I look forward to helping create a most memorable experience for all rally participants new and returning. Please feel free to reach out if you have any ideas that you would like us to explore at this year's rally. I look forward to an amazing year ahead.
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I’m excited to be back on my seventh Bike Rally. Riding for the first time in 2018, I have served the Rally as a team captain, co-lead of fundraising, and as the co-chair in the 2021 & '22 years. Larry and I will be making exciting things happen as we lead up to our August departure.
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With two years cycling the rally and more years fundraising (woot pandemic years!) under his belt, Jeff is coming to the Steering Committee with a mission to assemble the best group of team captains possible! Jeff joined the rally because of Mark, so it's only fitting that the two of them are tandem biking this leadership position. Jeff pedals, Mark steers.
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This is Mark's sixth year on the Bike Rally and first on steering committee. As a former captain, Mark is excited to help lead the leaders! This journey and community is very special to him.
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The 2024 Friends for Life Bike Rally will be my 21st year with the Rustlers since 2001. I’m excited to be back and look forward to working closely with Eric Klaver and other crew leads again and building a great team of volunteers!
I cannot say enough how incredible this event is. It’s extremely rewarding, both personally and spiritually. The energy of the Rally and excitement of the participants each year remind me why I returned after my first year. I continue to participate with inspired passion, thoughts and memories of dear friends, and the anticipation of new bonds and friendships! Here’s to 660 kilometers of smiles and cheers to the Bike Rally family!
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Hi there, my name is Julie Found and I have been involved in the bike rally since 2019. I completed the three day ride from Kingston to Montreal once and have taken on crew roles including nutrition since then. I greatly enjoy supporting the riders along the route and am really looking forward to joining you all for the ride in 2024.
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My name is Tak, and this will be my 5th year on the Friends For Life Bike Rally. I have been on the Nutrition Crew for all of those years. This year I'm Co-Leading with Julie Found.
I didn't know what to expect on my first Rally, but was made to feel a part of something bigger than myself. The commitment and dedication I saw around me, inspired and continues to inspire me.
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I'm thrilled to be part of the 2024 Friends for Life Bike Rally Steering Committee. This will be my second year riding from Toronto to Montreal to support people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Friends for Life Bike Rally is more than just a bike ride. It's a journey of solidarity, friendship, and empowerment. It's a chance to challenge yourself physically and mentally, while making a difference in the lives of others. It's an opportunity to meet amazing people from all walks of life, who share a common vision and passion.
I can tell you from my own experience that the Friends for Life Bike Rally is one of the most rewarding and memorable things I have ever done. But don't take my word for it! Join me and hundreds of other riders for the next ride in August 2024, and discover it for yourself!
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Register today and become part of the Friends for Life Bike Rally family!
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This will be my 3rd year riding and first year as a member of the steering committee, as a co-lead on recruitment and retention.
I am super excited to help this wonderful fundraiser reach new heights and grow our community.
I initially joined the rally for the mental and physical challenge. I learned so much after each day of training, the socials, and the rally itself. I am very proud of everyone's commitment to the rally and the fundraising goals that are achieved.
I look forward to riding with all of you and seeing you on the paths, breaks, trails, ferry, roads (on your left!) and relaxing in the campsites and enjoying some laughs.
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Entering my third year with the PWA bike rally, my past experiences with the wellness team have been truly rewarding. As a Wellness co-lead, I'm committed to ensuring an unforgettable and uplifting year, with the safety and well-being of all participants at the forefront.
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I am excited to be gearing up for my 7th year as a participant with The Friends For Life Bike Rally. I started off my bike rally journey as a member of The Rustlers for four years. I traded in my keys for a pair clip-in’s and cycled my way to Montreal for the next three years. I am excited to be joining the steering committee this year as the Technology & Digital Lead. My goal with this role is to use technology to meet the diverse inter generational needs of the rally while also increasing the quality of life for all participants through digital means.
I participate in this event as an ally to those living with HIV/AIDS. If I am complicit, then I permit the oppression that so many with this disease have faced over the years. This event has provided me the privilege of leading in support and service of those living with HIV/AIDS. As an ally, “I lead from the back to push you forward or be there to catch you. I lead from the side because I am your ally and here to serve you”.
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It’s my 20th year riding in the Bike Rally, having started as a Rider in 2005 as a means to do volunteer work that matched my interests - in this case cycling. Making it easy to continue year after year is the remarkably caring and open culture of Toronto PWA in the DNA of the Bike Rally. The friends I have made along the way make it impossible not to look forward to the next ride. The fun for the training & support co-lead is mentoring, supporting and socializing with the mix of people that choose to do the Rally.
In real life I’m a graphic artist, retired/not retired, living happily with my partner Jeffrey and hoping to get a dog named Jimmy.
