Don Patterson

Following his inaugural Victoria-to-Thunder Bay ride in 2010, Don Patterson of Royal LePage Kingsbury in Mississauga, Ont. is embarking on an even loftier goal this July – to ride 7,200 km from Vancouver to St John’s, Nfld.

Patterson is a passionate supporter of fitness programs to promote healthy and active lifestyles among youth. He has partnered for several years with his local YMCA to run a youth triathlon program (swim, bike, run).

For his extended ride, the 57-year-old grandfather of two is working with the YMCA to establish the means for communities across the country to support his venture and have the funds go directly to youth programs in their local YMCA. He funds the entire coast-to-coast rides himself, so all donations received go directly to support youth programs at the YMCA.

To learn more about the adventure, visit www.ykids.blog.com