Innisfil Mayor and other motorcycle enthusiasts take to the roads for CNIB

Innisfil, ON - August 1, 2006 - Innisfil Mayor Brian Jackson, Councillor Paul Wardlaw and other motorcycle enthusiasts will be taking to the roads of Simcoe and Dufferin Counties on Sunday, August 20 in support of CNIB services in Simcoe/Muskoka.

The Mayor's Cruisin' for CNIB, will start at Centennial Park in Innisfil at 10:00 a.m. with registration starting at 9:00 a.m. Participants will enjoy a leisurely two-hour ride before arriving at Wild Wing, a local Alcona restaurant, for food and fun. "I thought the event would be a great way to combine a

motorcycle ride with raising money for CNIB," said Mayor Jackson. "The Mayor's Cruisin' for CNIB promises to be a great event year after year."

Motorcycle enthusiasts can participate in the event by pre-registering with CNIB and for a minimum $50 pledge. Pledge forms are available from the Town of Innisfil Municipal office on Innisfil Beach Road, Wild Wing in Alcona and from the CNIB office in Barrie.

"Councillor Wardlaw and I are looking forward to meeting and riding with all the participants on August 20," added Mayor Jackson.

For a first-time event, local community support is important. Area businesses which have already done so include Sobey's, Alcona Optical, Curves Stroud, Lavendar Floral Stroud, Dust Fairies, Heart Beats Alcona, Innisfil Eye Care and Shoppers Alcona.

CNIB is a nation-wide, community-based, registered charity committed to public education, research and the vision health of all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.