WROAR Ride 2010
WROAR Ride 2010
June, 13 2010
There are some things that nobody really likes to talk about and rape is high on that list, especially for those who have been raped or sexually assaulted. The trauma that they endure can affect them for the rest of their lives. The feeling of being violated in such a way can damage ones self-esteem and confidence and can leave a victim feeling guilty (like they were somehow to blame). It can also leave them with some serious trust and intimacy issues in their relationships going forward.
Some can heal on their own, others need assistance and that’s where the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape comes into play by offering free and confidential counseling services to those who have been raped or sexually assaulted. They are 100% volunteer based and draw their funding from local sponsorship and donations and that’s where WROAR comes in.
WROAR (Women Ride Out Against Rape) is a motorcycle event held each year to raise funding to help support the TRCC/MWAR. This was the 6th year of the WROAR Ride and raised over $6000 from the riders who attended, who came from all walks of life. Approximately 60 Men and Women alike raised sponsorship for the ride and participated in a Treasure Hunt style event to win various prizes that were donated by local businesses.
This was my first year participating in the event and I did so in a supporting role with MotoLimo.com. If a rider got into trouble along the route, I would be on hand to pick them up and take them wherever they needed to go. Fortunately, nobody needed any assistance and we all just had a great day enjoying the sunny weather.
See you next year!
