(Photo Hunting Hills High School Bike-A-Thon | Provided)

By Jordan Rein

Thursday April 25

Hunting Hills High School to host biennial Bike-A-Thon

Apr 23, 2024 | 10:05 AM

About 500 Hunting Hills students are set to raise awareness for mental wellness, and support positive initiatives, ‘one pedal at a time’ at the school’s biennial Bike-A-Thon event.

The event is scheduled to take place Thursday, April 25 at 12 p.m. at Hunting Hills High School located at 150 Lockwood Avenue, Red Deer.

Organized by the school’s Leadership Team, students and staff will participate in a 24-hour event that empowers youth to take proactive measures to maintain their mental wellness. 

Organizers say connecting as a school allows students to reach out and support their peers while promoting mental wellness and raising funds for projects that advocate student wellness in the school and our community. 

They add that to kick off the event, former Red Deerian and Hunting Hills graduate Skylar Roth, who recently ran across Canada to support mental health initiatives, will address participants.

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“I grew up in Red Deer with a passion for all sports, particularly soccer. I played for the Red Deer Renegades throughout my youth. After graduating from Hunting Hills in 2014, I finished my soccer career at Red Deer Polytechnic. In the last decade, I have been dedicated to finding my physical limit through endurance, whether long days in the mountains or running across Canada,” says Roth. “Today, I am fortunate to be able to share my story with others in the hope of inspiring others not just to chase their dreams but to take care of their mental health as well. When we have a sound mind, we have a sound body!”

Throughout the event, organizers say several community members will ride stationary bikes in support as well.

In 2022, the Bike-A-Thon raised just over $33,000, which brings the total legacy to $311,800 over six events.

Organizers say funds from this year’s event will support mental wellness at Hunting Hills, including the breakfast program, post-secondary scholarships, and community organizations such as Turning Point Society and Vantage Community Services.  

For more information, please contact Melissa Cote, Counselor at Hunting Hills High School at 403-342-6655.