Our Causes
Together we will ride and run, together we will make waves. From all of us at Navy Bike Ride, thank you for joining us as a rider and fundraiser!
The Navalis Foundation
The Navalis Foundation (formerly the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund) was founded in 1942 with a mandate to provide distress relief for sailors returning from the Battle of the Atlantic. Over time, the scope of this mandate has expanded to include all those who have served with and alongside Canada’s Maritime Forces. With multiple agencies operating in this area of support, Navalis has chosen to partner with other military-serving agencies (like Veterans Affairs Canada, SISIP, and the Royal Canadian Legion) to direct financial assistance in the most meaningful and impactful ways. This support is available to our naval veterans, currently serving members, and their families. Supporting Canada’s naval Family – then, now, always! Navalis.ca
Support our troops
Founded in 2007, “Support Our Troops” responds to the specific needs of members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are facing difficulties as a result of their military service. Support our troops, whose operations are managed by the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, offers financial support to encourage resilience within families, and supports serving military personnel and ill or injured veterans through a variety of grants and programs.
Soldier On
Soldier On is a program of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group (CAFTG) that contributes to the recovery of ill and injured CAF members and veterans by providing opportunities and resources through sport, recreational, and creative activities. Since 2007, Soldier On has supported over 12,000 ill and injured members using sport and physical recreational activities to enable social support, build confidence in their abilities, and realize their full potential. Soldier On provides members with a safe environment to challenge themselves and become inspired in ways that they may not have thought possible, contributing to and providing a gateway to enhance ones’ well-being. This re-introduction to an active lifestyle provides opportunities to develop new skills, build confidence, and meet peers with similar challenges.
Make A Difference
Funds raised by participants in the Navy Bike Ride go to support three organizations dedicated to the well-being of current and former sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy and their families: the Navalis Foundation, Support Our Troops and Soldier On.
Fundraising Toolkit coming soon.
Did you know that when you register for Navy Bike Ride, you also have the opportunity to give back to the Canadian Armed Forces community?
To learn more about how to set up your fundraising page and get started, please check out our Fundraising Toolkit.
