The 1st CAV-Ortona are excited to announce that we will once again be hosting the Veterans Appreciation Ride (VAR)!

And in that day we will be raffling off a 2025 StreetGlide - so be sure to contact us for tickets. 

Tickets are $20 and we are only selling 3000 tickets.

For more than 16 years, thanks to supporters like you, we have donated

over $375,000 to a variety of local charities.

This year, the Veterans Appreciation Ride is still proudly supporting the following organizations:Remembrance Garden – Honouring fallen soldiers and veterans through commemorative ceremonies.The Men’s Mission – Providing essential support to homeless veterans and others in need.Anova Women’s Shelter – Assisting female veterans and women seeking safety and support.St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre (formerly the Soup Kitchen) – Offering meals and compassion to our community.Parkwood Hospital Veterans Care Program – Supporting the well-being of our veteran community.Service Dogs Programs – Helping veterans receive highly trained service dogs for support and independence.

Our fundraising goal this year is over $30,000, and with your continued generosity, we know we can reach it.Thank you for your incredible support — together, we make a real difference

Veterans Appreciation Ride - FB Event Page