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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Gwyn
TFKO relies exclusively on volunteers to implement our biking and skating programs. Without volunteers, TFKO would not exist! This...
alisonsomers
Apr 22 min read
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Senators Community Foundation Donates $10 000 to TFKO!
TFKO was the very grateful recipient of a whopping $10 000 donation from the Sens Community Foundation in 2024. The majority of this...
alisonsomers
Mar 151 min read
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New TFKO "Girls on Skates" Program Powered by OSEG EDI Grant
TFKO was the recipient of a generous EDI Grant from OSEG (Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group) in 2024. With this grant, we were able to...
alisonsomers
Mar 31 min read
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TFKO Skating Program a Resounding Success!
TFKO’s skating program exploded this year! We grew from two outings per week, to five very well-attended weekly outings – including both...
alisonsomers
Feb 171 min read
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Inside TFKO’s Girls-Only Skate: Building Confidence One Glide at a Time
At Trips For Kids Ottawa, our skating sessions go beyond the basics of learning to skate—they cultivate confidence, foster community, and...
joannegalloway20
Feb 32 min read
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Meet Some of Our Incredible Volunteers!
At Trips for Kids Ottawa, our programs thrive thanks to the dedication of volunteers like Gunnar, Mike, and Joanne. They each bring...
joannegalloway20
Jan 141 min read
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Kunstadt Sports: Supporting TFKO All Year Long
Kunstadt Sports was supporting TFKO before we were even officially TFKO – almost two decades! Whenever our bicycles are in need of...
alisonsomers
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Joe Mamma: TFKO Supporter Extraordinaire
TFKO is beyond grateful to have the constant support of Joe Mamma. From supplying helmets, customizing gear, providing personalized...
alisonsomers
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Recognition Event
TFKO is extremely appreciative of the support we received in the form of two very generous grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation...
alisonsomers
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Full Cycle Donates to TFKO at Oktobikefest
Full Cycle, a staunch TFKO supporter, provided a very generous assortment of prizes to participants at the annual TFKO fund-raising...
alisonsomers
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Phat Moose: A Constant Supporter of TFKO
Phat Moose has been a long-standing supporter of TFKO -- before we were even TFKO! We are always immensely thankful for their...
alisonsomers
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Bushtukah: Supporting TFKO Since the Beginning
Bushtukah has been a key supporter of TFKO for almost two decades! This year, among many other things, they delivered our new bicycles...
alisonsomers
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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We're excited to share some great news!
Thanks to a fantastic Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital grant, we have just expanded our fleet with ten amazing Trek X-Caliber bikes!...
joannegalloway20
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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Another Successful Biking Season Wraps Up
We had another awesome season of biking this Spring. Programs at Franco Ouest and Frederick Banting Alternate Site flourished under the...
alisonsomers
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Inspiring Teens Through Outdoor Activities: A Week in Stittsville
Our spring ride program in Stittsville is now up and running! The students did an excellent job washing the bikes in preparation for the...
joannegalloway20
May 20, 20241 min read
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Girls on Bikes: An Afternoon of Growth and Achievement
On May 1, thirty-two girls joined us for our first ride of the season, ten of whom were part of our "learn-to-ride" program. We started...
joannegalloway20
May 6, 20241 min read
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Inclusivity in Action: Introducing Game-Changing Helmets for Our All-Girls Bike Program
We've found helmets that perfectly fit participants with weaved hair and those wearing hijabs. These helmets are game changers, allowing...
joannegalloway20
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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Enriching Youth Through Skating: A Journey of Growth and Community Support
Our after-school skate program has come a long way since its humble beginnings. In 2021, we received funding from Jumpstart to kick-start...
joannegalloway20
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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