Revving Up For Kids

The flagship event each year in the Look Homes / Stepper Homes ongoing support of the Kids with Cancer Society is, undoubtedly, the Revving Up For Kids motorcycle ride.  Held in late June each year, the ride has become a major source of sponsorship, with nearly $500,000 raised since 2006.

For 3 days each spring, a growing number of motorcycle enthusiasts from across the province convene and share their enjoyment of the open road.  Riders pay a registration fee and generate a minimum sponsorship of $1000 in order to participate.  The ride route poses a challenge to all the riders, often demanding 400 – 600 km be covered daily in order to reach destinations in British Columbia or Montana before returning home.  Far more than a simple motorcycle ride, Revving up For Kids represents a rare opportunity for friends, colleagues, and business associates to focus on a common cause for the weekend.  By riding for a particular child, riders personalize the battle with cancer and carry with them an added dimension for the entire weekend.  Dinners, planned stops and visits, as well as kick-off events in both Calgary and Edmonton provide the participants a very welcome opportunity to have a few laughs, raise additional funds, and socialize with children battling cancer and their families.

By the end of the weekend, a tired but inspired group of riders return home to points across Alberta.  Now with over 50 bikes participating annually, the ride generates significant funds that are directed to the Kids with Cancer Society.

Parade of Heroes