The Delta Divas made a statement at the recent Shoppers Drugs Mart Ride Don't Hide event on June 22, with both their unorthodox riding as well as surpassing their fundraising goal.
The Divas initially set out to raise $900, but the group more than doubled that coming in at $2,000.
The original group of Divas, Alison Martin, Meredith Martin, Madeline Martin, Karen Horn, Susan Reh-Bosch, Anika Bosch and Judy Gray also increased their ranks with the addition of Anne and Craig Johnson.
"I was very pleased to see the Johnson's join the ride and we realized that to ensure our team is considered all inclusive we have renamed it the Delta Divas and Dudes for the ride on June 21, 2015," said team captain Alison Martin.
The fourth annual event, which took riders on a loop starting at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby and winding through Vancouver neighbourhoods, took place June 22 and aimed to bring awareness to mental health issues and raise funds to support women and their families at local branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
"As a result of the success of the Greater Vancouver ride we are looking forward to offering a pilot program in Delta for new moms, Enjoy Your Baby," said Gray, executive director of the Delta branch of the CMHA. "This eighthour course will include fun tasks, active discussion and workshop-style presentations to help with those feelings of being overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated and guilty. Rediscover the old you and lay the foundations for a lovely relationship with your baby," she said.
"Thank you to all of the other riders from Delta, donors and volunteers who participated in making this our most successful ride yet."
