Turn on the Tap

Riding for Water

They came, they rode, and they raised money for a great cause.

Our Household Water Program was the big winner as motorcyclists took to the roads in three Turn on the Tap motorcycle rides across Canada in September.

More than 110 motorcyclists and passengers participated in rides in Kelowna-Vernon, B.C., Calgary, and Barrie, Ontario, raising nearly $32,000 to help families in the developing world get safe water.

“We’re so grateful for the participation of riders, passengers and sponsors,” said Fred Weiss, an enthusiastic motorcyclist (he took part in the Alberta and B.C. rides) and executive director of Samaritan’s Purse Canada.

“Thanks to them, more than 300 families who have had to drink filthy, polluted water will have their lives transformed through safe water.”

All three rides ended with barbecue celebrations. The Calgary event included trick riding demonstrations by the Off Axis competitive motorcycle team.

Even though this year’s rides are over, you can still partner with Turn on the Tap. Just click on ‘donate’ at the top of this page.