B.A.D. Ride set to roll

From the B.A.D. Ride

TORONTO, ON -- At any given time, 18 per cent of the Canadian population is suffering from a mental health problem. No one is immune to the damaging effects of distress. To help raise awareness, The Distress Centres of Toronto are hosting the 9th annual Bikers Against Despair Ride (B.A.D. Ride).

About 1,200 motorcyclists participate in the B.A.D. Ride. All proceeds from the ride go directly to support services provided by the Distress Centres of Toronto. Last year’s ride raised nearly $200,000.

Every year the 145 km route is surprise. Bikers travel through Toronto, Mississauga, Peel, Vaughn and Kleinburg ending at Exhibition Place. The route is designed by bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts to suit a wide variety of tastes and abilities.

This year's ride will feature Toronto Maple Leafs forward Darcy Tucker, Grand Marshall John Derringer, Q107’s Morning Man, and Goodwill Ambassador Susan Hay of Global News.

To register and receive a donation form, download the B.A.D. ride brochure at http://www.thebadride.com/register.shtml

The ride starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning at AMC Complex Interchange Way- AMC Theatres, Hwy’s 400 & 7 (East of 400, South of 7), and concludes at Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place.