15 cyclists from the region will start the 3600 -kilometer long journey next Wednesday. Their challenge will begin June 1 in Key West, Florida and end after nine days at Estrie in Val-Saint-François.
Each cyclist will ride 6 to 8 hours a day. The Grand Défi Desjardins goal is to raise $ 200,000 to help schools at the MRC du Val Saint-François.
The instigator of the challenge, Joel Bernier, explains that this amount will make it possible to purchase sports equipment for young people in the region. We hope to reach $ 200,000 and more. This money will be redistributed to our schoolshe says.
” My motivation is that young people have a taste for healthy living. “
Marie-Pierre Morin is a physical education teacher in Windsor. I am a cycling enthusiast. I want to be part of the city where I teach and be a role model for students in the region.he pointed out.
These 15 dedicated citizens left Saturday morning in Windsor for Key West, Florida.
Source: Radio-Canada