Tuesday
May 16
2017

Tour de Lion Ride for Fun Health and Community In Support of United Way

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Inaugural Tour de Lion Ride for Fun Health and Community In Support of United Way Declared as Part of Dandelion Day Festival

 The United Way of Peterborough and District announced an exciting new partnership with Transition Town Peterborough this morning.  Sunday May 28th marks the 4th annual Dandelion Day Festival to be held at Millennium Park from 11a.m.-4p.m. This annual celebration focuses on healthy lifestyles and the public is invited to enjoy free live music, face painting, children’s activity wall, and a chance to meet local Health Practitioners and local authors.

Ensuring that the day is fun for kids, The Big Dandee was in attendance at the press conference in all his 7 foot dandelion glory, and will be joined by Razberry the Clown who will be entertaining and face painting at the May 28th celebration.

Jim Russell, CEO of United Way Peterborough and District spoke about the alignment of values shared between the two organizations, “we believe in a healthier community for all, and we are so pleased to be partners is this year’s celebration of the noble dandelion,” stated Russell. The festival will have an added event this year called The Dandelion Day “Tour de Lion” Ride for Fun Health and Community, which includes 3 different routes. All proceeds from pledges collected will be donated directly to United Way to help in their work of building strong inclusive communities.

 Committee members Craig Niziolek, and Andrea Connell outlined the details of the 3 different rides that will take place all ending up at Millennium Park to partake in the festival celebrations:

  • Wild Rock Avid Cyclist 55k Ride – leaving from the Health and Wellness centre
  • PCNM Trent Trail Family Ride 10k – leaving from Trent Athletic Centre
  • Camp Ponacka All Wheels Mini Ride – leaving from foot of Simcoe St. in Millennium Park

Committee member Dave Sumner shared “The Dandelion Day Festival is important to me because it is a chance to showcase our local complementary health practitioners and work on the prevention of illness. The Tour de Lion encourages citizens to be active and together, Dandelion Day & Tour de Lion helps build a sustainable community.”

Details about Dandelion Day Festival and each of the rides can be found at www.dandelionday.ca

Click here to download pledge forms.

Click here to sign up on the FaceBook event page!

Thanks so much Transition Town!!

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Black Friday sales are popping up left and right, but the best deal of all isn’t in a catalog it’s right here: United Way Peterborough & District’s 50/50 draw! 🎟️ ✨

All month long, you can purchase your tickets, and not only will you be entered for a chance to win big, but you’ll also be giving back to your local community. Proceeds from ticket sales are invested directly into Peterborough and the surrounding areas through the work of our 20 local partner agencies. These agencies address a range of needs, including homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, unemployment, addiction, and more.

Buy your tickets today using the link in our bio and discover the joy of giving back! 💫
*Winner announced November 28th*

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Black Friday sales are popping up left and right, but the best deal of all isn’t in a catalog it’s right here: United Way Peterborough & District’s 50/50 draw! 🎟️ ✨ All month long, you can purchase your tickets, and not only will you be entered for a chance to win big, but you’ll also be giving back to your local community. Proceeds from ticket sales are invested directly into Peterborough and the surrounding areas through the work of our 20 local partner agencies. These agencies address a range of needs, including homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, unemployment, addiction, and more. Buy your tickets today using the link in our bio and discover the joy of giving back! 💫 *Winner announced November 28th*

Paul wants 🫵YOU🫵 to have the opportunity to win big, give back and change lives through our monthly 50/50 draws!

Visit the link in our bio to secure your tickets.

Next draw takes place Friday, November 28!

*Ontario residents only. Must be 18 or older to purchase tickets*

#UnitedWayPTBO #buildingcommunity #peterborough #5050

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Paul wants 🫵YOU🫵 to have the opportunity to win big, give back and change lives through our monthly 50/50 draws! Visit the link in our bio to secure your tickets. Next draw takes place Friday, November 28! *Ontario residents only. Must be 18 or older to purchase tickets* #UnitedWayPTBO #buildingcommunity #peterborough #5050

On November 11, we remember.
From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication.
Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together.
For help and support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca

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On November 11, we remember. From all of us at United Way Peterborough & District, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication. Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together. For help and support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca

❄️ Our first snowfall has arrived, and so has Coats for Community 🧥
We have once again partnered with @path_ptbo to ensure our neighbours stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop-off location: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️ Wednesdays (10-3) and Saturdays (9-3)
We’re collecting (and in urgent need of) BLANKETS, coats, snow pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, gloves, towels, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and more!
❤️ If you’re able to donate, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
#CoatsForCommunity

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❄️ Our first snowfall has arrived, and so has Coats for Community 🧥 We have once again partnered with @path_ptbo to ensure our neighbours stay warm this winter. 📍 Drop-off location: 385 Lansdowne St. E 🗓️ Wednesdays (10-3) and Saturdays (9-3) We’re collecting (and in urgent need of) BLANKETS, coats, snow pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, gloves, towels, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and more! ❤️ If you’re able to donate, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition. #CoatsForCommunity

👉 There’s more than one way to make a difference! Paul’s got options, and so do you❤️. Learn more about how you can contribute to your 2025-26 Community Campaign on our website [link in bio].

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👉 There’s more than one way to make a difference! Paul’s got options, and so do you❤️. Learn more about how you can contribute to your 2025-26 Community Campaign on our website [link in bio].

🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥
Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season.
If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo
📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy
🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM
Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284.
Every donation counts❤️

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🧥🧣🧤Our annual Coats for Community drive is underway!🧤🧣🧥 Did anyone else see snow fall in Peterborough this afternoon? We’re collecting gently used coats, blankets, gloves and other warm winter gear in collaboration with @path_ptbo to help keep our neighbours warm heading into this winter season. If you have been meaning to donate, tomorrow’s a perfect day to drop by @path_ptbo 📍385 Lansdowne Street Easy 🗓️Saturdays 9AM-3PM | Wednesdays 10AM-3PM Questions? ☎️ (705)-775-7284. Every donation counts❤️

The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥!
At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long.
Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!

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The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle starts THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st 🍔🔥! At our press conference this morning, we asked some of our Burger Ambassadors to dream up their Ultimate Burges in preparation for this month! You can taste along with them at our 8 participating restaurants across Peterborough and the County all November long. Every BITE gives BACK - $2 from every burger sold support our work building community and changing lives❤️!

🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣
📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E
🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.

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🧣Do you have gently used winter gear? Help our community stay warm this season by donating to Coats for Community. @unitedwayptbo and @path_ptbo are proud to partner once again to help our neighbours face the winter months with dignity and warmth.🧣 📍Drop off at PATH: 385 Lansdowne St. E 🗓️Every Wednesday (9AM-3PM) and Saturday (10AM-3PM) until May 2026.
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