Athina's Ride

Athina's Ride invites cyclists, runners & walkers everywhere to be part of our mission to find a cure for desmoid tumours. Whether you choose to ride/run/walk in your hometown, or join us in beautiful Oyama, B.C for the ride, your participation makes a difference in the fight against this rare disease.

On June 27th, 2026, Athina Merckx will lead a special 40km ride starting at 10am from the Oyama Hall, as part of the Okanagan Graveller event in Oyama for participants who have fundraised or donated $100 or more 40 spots available, sign up mandatory. Following the ride, join us for a celebratory social and silent auction at the Oyama Community Hall.

Missed the ride? You can still make an impact.

It's not too late to support Athina's Ride. You can still register, fundraise, or make a donation to help fund vital desmoid tumour research. Every dollar brings us one step closer to finding a cure. Over the past five years, our incredible community has raised more than $400,000, for research, with 100% of proceeds supporting the Desmoid Tumour Foundation of Canada. Every donation is tax- deductable and makes a real difference.