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Cyclists raise $1.9M for Quebec’s Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Cyclists raise $1.9M for Make-a-Wish Foundation
WATCH ABOVE: This weekend was the 10th edition of 48-HOUR RIDE benefitting Make-a-Wish Québec. This year, 1,700 cyclists took part in the event at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and raised $1.9 million, making it the most successful year to date – Sep 18, 2016

The Make-A-Wish Foundation held its 10th annual 48-hour bike ride at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve over the weekend.

This year 1700 participants took part in the event.

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Despite the adverse weather conditions Saturday night, cyclists pushed on for the cause.

All together they raised $1.9 million, surpassing their target of $1.5 million.

This year the honorary guest for the event was Montreal mayor Denis Coderre who presented the check.

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According to the organizer, Michelle Sylvestre, the amount raised makes this year the best one yet.

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“We’re so excited, we thought we would get it, we exceeded it,” said Sylvestre. “We’re incredibly happy and fortunate to have these people doing this 48-hour ride for us and for the kids, it’s incredible.”

Since the event began ten years ago, the Quebec branch of the Make-a-Wish Foundation has raised $7.5 million with the 48-hour ride, helping to make the wishes of sick kids come true.

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