The goal of the
Ride for Mom is to end domestic violence in all its forms through educating,
empowering, and challenging all members of society to stand with women and not
against them. We encourage everyone to break the silence and help the Ride for
Mom be the voice for victims too afraid to speak for themselves. As a community
and as a society, we cannot remain silent on this issue. Our silence is a form
of condoning violence towards women, children, and seniors.
On May 13th,
2017, the day before Mother’s Day, Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room in
Nisku, Alberta, will be hosting the First Annual Ride for Mom®. Registration
begins at 8:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:30. Online registration for the
ride, and ride pledge forms, are available at www.rideformom.ca.
Edmonton
Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) is
comprised of representatives from six Edmonton-based organizations that
advocate for survivors of domestic violence, for their organizations, and for
the sheltering response: La Salle, Lurana Shelter Society, WIN House, Wings of
Providence, Sage Seniors Safe House, and the Alberta Council of Women’s
Shelters.
Blackjacks
Roadhouse & Games Room: Blackjacks Roadhouse
& Games Room has been supporting motorcycle riders and their charities for
the past several years. They host a weekly “Bike Night” from May until
September, where they have poker runs and 50/50 draws with proceeds going to
various charitable organizations. Over the last five years, Blackjacks has
raised over $60,000 to help support those in need around Edmonton and area.
Media
Contacts:
Krysta Shields
Christie Lavan
Marketing & Sales Alberta
Council of Women’s Shelters
Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room
(780)-456-7000 ext.222
780-701- 7295 Christie.Lavan@acws.ca
krysta@blackjacksroadhouse.com
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