Cycling Without Age
Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a grassroots movement that started in Copenhagen Denmark in 2012 and has spread internationally to 50 countries with 2,200 local chapters (as of March 2020). CWA has 33,000 trained pilots and has served over 1.5 million people. Special three-seat, electrically-assisted bikes called “Trishaws” allow volunteer cyclists to provide free rides to residents of Seniors Homes.
Cycling Without Age has been proven to be exceptionally popular and meaningful for elderly participants who have experienced Trishaw rides. CWA notes that many elderly people often experience a loss of mobility and independence. This leads to social isolation, loneliness, and depression. Time spent with the volunteers on the Trishaw breaks them free from their social isolation. The program gives them wind in their hair, the ability to connect with nature, and the chance to share their stories.
Cycling Without Age Lanark County aims to bring this experience to residents of Lanark County’s Seniors Homes.
Our Fundraising Goal
We are currently raising funds to purchase our first trishaw and hope to begin offering rides in the near future. We need to raise $7,000 to complete the purchase of our first trishaw. We hope that you can help us reach our goal by clicking on the "back this project" button and make a donation of any amount that you choose.
Our seniors and our volunteers really appreciate your help. Thank you for your support!
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Great to see that Cycling with Age: Lanark County has exceeded their fund-raising goal – well done!!
This looks like a wonderful initiative that will really make a difference to the lives of many of our community elders. Wishing you the best of luck with your campaign.