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Pump Track Project

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Project GOAL: The goal of the Ayr Pump Track Committee is to have a permanent, free to use, multi-use, asphalt pump track constructed in a central location within the town of Ayr. We are targeting a size of 20,000 sq ft and roughly 200m in length What is a Pump Track? A pump track is designed for all things on wheels. From mountain bikes to BMX’s, skateboards and even wheelchairs, a pump track is a playground for all wheels. By combining rolling jumps with turns they are accessible for all. When ridden correctly, using a pumping motion with your arms and legs, you can gain speed without the need to pedal or push. Why do we need a Pump Track? Pump tracks promote healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles Pump tracks are used in a variety of ways including skateboarding, BMX biking, inline skating, scooter riding and even wheelchairs! Pump tracks offer recreational opportunities for groups that can be difficult to serve (i.e. not everyone enjoys traditional team sports; it offers a low cost opt
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Ironhorse Financial

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 Thank you Ironhorse Financial for the $1000 donation.
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Paris Construction Donation

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  Thank you Paris Construction Co. for the $1000 donation to the pump track project!
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Granbridge Energy Donation

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  Thank you GrandBridge Energy Inc. for the $1000 donation to the Ayr Pump Track project!
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TMMC Grant

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  Thank you Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. for the $5000 grant to the pump track project! Statement from TMMC: At Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) we are guided by our values. We strive to always consider where today’s work should take us and how it impacts those around us. We believe in people’s ability to change things for the better, and that every improvement, regardless of size, is worthwhile. Encouraging both incremental and breakthrough innovative thinking, we seek to evolve, never accepting the status quo. We see these qualities reflected in how your organization makes a difference in our community. You build up the community, helping make us stronger. You change things for the better, creating new possibilities. Thank you.
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Ride-A-Thon Fundraising Event

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The ride-a-thon has been cancelled due to lack of participant interest... :(  We are planning a fundraising event as part of the Ayr 200 Celebrations Saturday Aug 3. It will be a 200 minute Ride-A-Thon event where participants will collect pledge donations prior to the event. Prize raffle tickets will be given to those that raise a minimum $50. For each $25 raised in addition to the base $50 the participant will gain 1 more entry. For example, $100 raised = 3 raffle tickets. The grand prize will be a new Radio BMX bike! For more info see our Ride-A-Thon page
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Cowan Foundation Grant

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  We received a $5000 grant from the Cowan Foundation! Quote from Executive Director Mary D’Alton: “We commend you on your ongoing efforts to create additional outdoor recreation spaces for the community of North Dumfries. We are pleased to support your efforts and would be unable to do so without the support of the Princeton Holdings Limited group of companies. Together we are proactively working with our business and community partners to allocate donations that align with the goals of our Foundation.“
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DriverCheck $1000 Donation

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 Thank you DriverCheck for the $1000 donation!
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