A local CEO is going to ride his bike across Halton for charity!
On Friday, April 26th, Halton Learning Foundation CEO Marc Clare will ride just over 100km to raise awareness and funds for HDSB students in need. He’s starting in Acton, through Georgetown, Milton, Oakville, and Burlington, all while making brief stops at HDSB schools along the way.
April has been proclaimed HLF Month across Halton communities and at the Halton District School Board (HDSB). The month is an opportunity to recognize the important role that HLF plays in ensuring that students in our community have some financial support to help them come to school prepared to learn. The ‘Tour de Halton’ bike ride is one of many challenges happening throughout HLF Month to raise awareness and funds for the financial supports that hundreds of students need to fully engage in learning, such as food, clothing, school supplies and learning opportunities.
So far this school year, HLF has provided some emergency financial support for more than 1,900 students, a 40% increase over last year.
“We’re definitely seeing the impact of rising rents and daily living on more families than ever before,” says Clare. “We have elementary students coming to school with no breakfast or lunch, or without warm clothes in the winter. We have high schoolers who are juggling classes with working two jobs to help put food on their table. Being cold or hungry makes it really challenging for kids to focus on learning.”
Clare’s goal is to raise $5,000, or enough to provide a financial helping hand to about 20 HDSB students.
To learn more about HLF Month or to donate, click here. All donations made during HLF Month will be matched by presenting sponsor CN.
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