Understanding the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride.
- mbpledgeride
- Nov 30, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 31
Understanding the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride
The Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is an annual event that brings together motorcycle enthusiasts of all levels to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer support services. Participants pledge to ride a certain distance, and the funds raised go directly to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation dedicated support those facing breast cancer.
Why Participate?
Raise Awareness: By participating, you help spread the word about breast cancer and its impact on individuals and families.
Support Breast Cancer Patients: Funds raised contribute to vital testing equiptment and support that can lead to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Build Community: it doesn't matter if you ride or what you ride, BCPR is fun and entertaining. There are smiles, laughs and good vibes all around.
How to Get Involved
Getting involved in the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is simple and rewarding. Here’s how you can participate:
Register for the Event
Register online: CancerCare Manitoba
Create your Fundraising Page: After registering, set up your personal fundraising page. Share your story and why you are participating. This can motivate friends and family to support your efforts. You can print a paper pledge form.
Fundraising Tips
Create a Personal Story: Explain why you are riding. Share your connection to breast cancer, photos and what the ride means to you. Your personal stories help people relate and dramatically increase donation rates.
Start Early with a Pledge Page: Set up a online pledge page. Keep it simple, personal, visual and updated.
Set a Goal: Establish a clear fundraising goal to keep you motivated.
Form or Join a Team to boost collective impact. Think PINK, create a Team Theme and decorate your bikes!
Tell all Your People you have joined the pledge ride, what your goal is and how they can help. Use your email, social media and enthusiasm to spread the word.
Support the Raffle and Merchandice sales, show off the swag.
Leverage Social Media: Share your fundraising page on social media platforms to reach a wider audience. Post short videos, photos of your motorcycle and loved ones. Post "sponsor of the day" shoutouts and tag businesses.
Host Events: Organize small events, like motorcycle wash, bake sales, garage sales, BBQ or a poker run to raise additional funds.
Partner with Local Businesses: Display poster. Get employer or business to match your donations.
Challenge Others to Join you: Form a team. Challenge another business to raise more funds than you.
Use the $5 Challenge: Post "If 20 friends donate $5, I hit my next goal." small amounts feels easy, but they multiple fast.
Provide Frequent Updates: How much you have raised. Milestones reached. How close you are to your goal.
Make it Fun and Visual: Make a fundraising thermometer. Team photos. Tribute post honouring survivors or loved ones. Track Progress and celebrate milestones with your donors.
Thank Donors personally and publicly to build lasting support
Become a Sponsor
We are grateful for our Sponsors: Every sponsor helps us make a differance. Without their generous support we wouldn't be able to put the money where it belongs, helping people and families affected by breast cancer.
Become a Volunteer
It takes a community to make the magic happen: We appreciate our volunteers because we know that this work takes dedication and a team effort.
Every person who joins the BCPR has their own reasons to be a part of this great community and everyone is welcome.
The Impact of Your Participation
Your involvement in the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride goes beyond just motorcycling. Here’s how your participation makes a difference:
Supporting Patients and Families
Funds support programs that provide resources and assistance to those affected by breast cancer.
Building Awareness
The visibility of the event helps raise awareness about breast cancer, encouraging more people to get involved in the fight against this disease.
Preparing for the Event Day
As the event day approaches, here are some tips to ensure a smooth experience:
Check Your Gear
Motorcycle Maintenance: Ensure your motorcycle is in good condition.
Wear Comfortable Clothing: We are a rain or shine ride. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst; but most of all ride safe - ride your own ride at your own experience level.
Do a test ride: Many participants and groups are themed. Consider a test ride to make sure your decorations are secure enough to go the distance.
Pack your comfort items: From water to sunscreen, bring it if you think you might need it. This is an at your own pace ride, stop anytime you want to for a break and a photo.
All vehicles are welcome!
Join the Movement
Participating in the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is more than just a motorcycle event; it’s a movement to support those affected by breast cancer. By joining, you become part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Take Action Today
Register Now: Don’t wait—sign up for the Breast Cancer Pledge Ride today and start your fundraising efforts.
Spread the Word: Share this blog post with friends and family to encourage them to join you in this important cause.
Conclusion
The Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the fight against breast cancer. Your participation helps raise awareness, funds support for those affected by this disease. Join the ride today and be part of a community that is committed to making a difference.
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