The Canadian Mental Health Association in Prince George has decided to cancel their eighth annual Ride Don't Hide fundraising event which was to be held June 27.
"During these unprecedented times we need to follow the recommendation of the Ministry of Health as well as concern for the health and safety for all our participants, volunteers and riders," Maureen Davis, executive director of CMHA-PG branch, said.
"It is our plan to be back and riding next year in June 2021 and planning for that has already begun."
Continuing to make mental health a priority and checking in with family and friends in the community is still of the utmost importance, Davis added.
The Ride Don't Hide movement began with Michael Schratter, a Vancouver school teacher living with bipolar disorder, who spent almost a year and a half cycling 40,000 km around the globe. He raise $100,000 for CMHA.
Canadian Mental Health Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
For more information about the local branch visit www.princegeorge.cmha.bc.ca.
