Courage in Motion
The 2012 Courage in Motion ride in Israel will take place October 21-25. This year, we've added a new route, so riders can choose from four different routes:
- Heroes (slower pace) 45-60 km daily
- On-Road (touring) 40-70 km daily
- Challenge 80-120 km daily
- Off-road 25-45 km daily
Highlights of Courage in Motion 2012 include:
- Pedal alongside Israeli veterans and hear their heroic stories of strength and determination
- Cycle with members of Israel's national cycling team
- Experience the magnificent landscape of the Golan Heights and learn about its rich history
- Explore the mystical Old City at night and pray at the Western Wall
- Meet and greet with IDF soldiers at an army base
- Be captivated with the spellbinding Sound and Light Show at the Tower of David
- Celebrate together for a closing ceremony at Beit Halochem Jerusalem
- All meals and snacks provided will be kosher on this 5-day, fully supported ride.
CiM 2011 Follow-up
In 2011, more than 60 North American cyclists joined fifty-five disabled veterans on a five-day magical adventure through southern and northern Israel. The cyclists raised more than $300,000
for the cycling rehabilitative programs at our Centres.
Canada's 'Man in Motion' in TA
Canada's "Man In Motion" Rick Hansen recently visited Israel as part of a Mideast tour to create greater awareness for accessibility as well as to further research on spinal cord injuries (SCI).
In 1985, Hansen made his famous "Man In Motion World Tour". Today, that journey continues. As president and CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation, he has helped generate $200 million for spinal cord injury research and quality-of-life programs. His efforts help improve the prognosis and opportunities for newly injured individuals.
In the video above, he visits Tel Aviv's Beit Halochem Centre, where he heard first-hand from several Zahal Disabled Veterans how Beit Halochem has helped change their lives.
Mark your calendar
- Celebration of Life Concerts: Calgary (June 3, 2012), Montreal (June 5, 2012); and Toronto (June 7, 2012)
TICKETS AND INFORMATION - 15th Annual Golf Day, Wednesday, July 18, 2012
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION - Courage in Motion Bike Ride, October 21-25, 2012, in Israel. INFORMATION
- 6th Annual Courage in Motion Bike Ride in Israel, October 13-17, 2013
BHC in Pictures
Photos by Lyndsay Goldman