By Jesse Graham
ON Sunday, 20 November, residents from around the valley will come together for a remembrance event, riding the Warburton Trail to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.
The fourth annual Ride to Remember will be held from 10.30am on Sunday, 20 November, bringing people together to ride or walk the Warburton to Lilydale Rail Trail for a fund-raiser in remembrance of Anne Jones.
Anne’s daughter, Kylie Jones, said the weather forecast was looking good for Sunday’s ride, which she hoped would put the grand fund-raising total to more than $20,000 over the four years.
All the money raised during the ride, from registration fees and donations, will go to Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria in memory of Anne, who passed away in 2012 from Lewy body disease.
“After Mum passed away … of course, we were extremely devastated and sad, but wanted to turn it into a positive experience, to remember Mum and also to do something positive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Australia,” Kylie said.
Bryn, Kylie and Kirsty Jones will host the ride, which has four different starting points for people of all fitness levels – with lunch to be held at the half-way mark.
Those after the full ride can start at Wandin at 10.30am for a 55 kilometre ride, with a 34km ride starting from Woori Yallock at 11.15am, a 17km ride starting at Yarra Junction at 11.45am and a 6km ride starting at 12.15pm in Millgrove.
The barbecue lunch, sponsored by Eric Insurance, will be held from 12.30pm at the Warburton Recreation Reserve, and riders are asked to be at their starting point 15 minutes before the start of the ride.
“Even if they don’t ride a bike, they can walk,” Kylie said.
“It’s relaxed, it’s not competitive, kids are there and families are there.”
For more information, to register for the ride or to volunteer to help on the day, visit ridetorememberyarravalley.com or www.facebook.com/YarraValleyRideToRemember.
