The Alberta Wish Ride started in 2009. It was modelled on an event which has run successfully in Kelowna British Columbia for many years, which itself has spawned events all across B.C. All the events support the Children’s Wish Foundation.
The Kelowna ride was founded by Walter White who ran it for many years.
Walter White receives plaque at 2008 Kelowna ride
Established in 1984, The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favourite wish for children diagnosed with high-risk, life-threatening illnesses.
Since its inception, Children’s Wish has granted more than 14,000 wishes for children and their families and fulfills approximately 950 wishes annually across Canada — each being an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of that particular child.
