Avery’s Ride for PKU arrived in Kamloops on Tuesday June 10th. I had been working hard on organizing a great event and had been a ball of stress for days hoping everything fell into place.  I woke up early to do some more media and social media advertising, check in with contacts and make my to do list.  Then I had some errans to run , donations to pick up, food to buy, decorations and things for kids to play with.

Kevin and his team arrived at my house just after noon, Cole held a BBQ and they all had burgers. I made some pasta. We got to chat and get to know each other.  We had to be at the venue for 3 pm so it was time to load up the trucks. Luckily Cole’s worker and his gf came by to help and attend the event. We picked up a table and had one dropped off to us too.

We arrived at the venue and Bri and Kyla arrived to help us set up. We had received a license to use the the gardens and there was a nice cement compass in the middle.  We set up 4 tables. One for Wrist band sales and donations. One for the Silent Auction, one for a child’s table, one for t-shirts and then the picnic table under the shelter area for food.

We had 30 guests. Which made me so very happy! Bri and Kyla’s families and a few other PKU families and supporters. . Kevin and the team, Cole. Trevor and his gf for Brandy. Brandy volunteered her time and did some face painting.

At about 445 we took off as a group to conquer the trail around MacArthur Island. Cole and Kevin led us off on their bikes. Along with Svend his friend and the kids on the bikes. The rest of us walked behind. We did the shorter trail for the little kids who where just learning to ride.  The weather held and it actually got very warm. With the sales of t-shirts, wrist bands, donations and the silent auction we raised around $500.00

I am very happy with the way things went. A big shout out to everyone who helped make it such a success. It would not have happened with out everyone.

Thank you to Tyler Donovan, Melisa Trayer and Kyla Cain for donating tables. Kyla and Wes for brining the fruit platter. Kyla for buying decorations. Bri for handling the Silent Auction , baking low protein cookies, and brining food! Thank you to Brandy for face painting, and everyone who helped set up , tear down and make this day happen!

Most importantly to Kevin and his team for making this happen, for riding across Canada for PKU and bringing awareness to PKU and bringing the community together.