The Bullying Awareness Ride is Saturday, Aug. 21, starting and finishing in 91原创.
Bikers Against Bullying hosts the local ride which started as a response to the swarming and murder of Matthew Martins in 2005.
鈥淎pproximately 150 motorcycles are expected to participate in this ride,鈥� explained Sandie Toner, who is Matthew鈥檚 mother and now works to spread awareness about bullying鈥檚 impacts.
Almost 100 riders participated last year in a staggered structure due to COVID restrictions.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 ride is expected to be bigger and better,鈥� Toner said.
The ride starts from Sea 2 Sky Motorsports, 22454 48th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. and goes through the Township, out to Sumas Mountain, around Abbotsford and back to the starting point around 1 p.m.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. on site.
Learn more about antibullying issues at the group鈥檚 website, . It offers school programs, help for individuals experiencing bullying, leadership camps, community programs, and more.
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