Stratford House of Blessing Resource Coordinator Aaron Balzer is pictured (CJCS photo)
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Funds still rolling in for Ride for Refuge food bank fundraiser

Hussam Elghussein
By Hussam Elghussein

Stratford House of Blessing’s latest financial goal isn’t quite at the finish line just yet.

The popular Ride for Refuge fundraiser Saturday at New Hope Community Church featured walks and runs over several distances throughout the city. Some cyclists also took part.

Resource coordinator Aaron Balzer told MyStratfordNow 68 people took part and 36 volunteers helped out.

So far, $20,875 of the $35,000 goal has been raised.

To contribute, go to the Ride for Refuge page on the House of Blessing website.

Hussam Elghussein
Hussam Elghussein
Hussam is a reporter with Vista Radio, where he has been covering a wide range of stories — from local accidents to provincial announcements — since late 2022. Originally from London, Ont., he is also passionate about video games, film, and theatre.

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