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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, all of us at Watson Children’s Shelter are doing our part to keep each other safe. We have considered all the options ahead of us and we have decided to move forward with Bike for Shelter – but with one major change. We’re going VIRTUAL!!
Watch the video below for more information about our VIRTUAL event!
For questions please contact Megan Spinler at 406-549-0058 or via email at [email protected]
How does the 20th Annual VIRTUAL Bike for Shelter work?
- Print your virtual Bike for Shelter bib
- Put on your best bike riding outfit
- Remember your helmet
- Review bike safety guidelines
- Pump up those tires!!
Step 4: Complete your ride and stop to take a selfie!
Step 5: Post your selfie, tag Watson Children’s Shelter on social media and share with friends using #bikeforshelter. This will enter you to win a family themed raffle basket with a value over $250 in family fun activities, goodies, and gift cards!
Step 6: Look out for your t-shirt, medal, and other Bike for Shelter swag in the mail. *while supplies last*
Registration for the 20th annual Bike for Shelter VIRTUAL event is now open!
For every person that registers Lithia Toyota of Missoula will give Watson $3 per person up to $3,000. HURRY! Register NOW and support WCS!
Thank you so much for supporting Watson Children’s Shelter and our vision – for all children to live healthy, happy and productive lives. We are excited to ride virtually with you this May!
Bike Safety
2020 Maps
2020 Sponsors:
Premier Big Wheeler Sponsor:
Super Spoke Sponsors:
Power Pedaler:
ALPS • Community Medical Center • Cherry Creek Media • Edward Jones • First Interstate Bank • Good Food Store • Toyota • NorthWestern Energy • TrailWest Bank
Cool Cruiser:
KLO Group – Merrill Lynch • Muralt’s Travel Plaza • Blackfoot • PayneWest Insurance
Mile Marker:
Allegiance • Dr. Kevin A. Miltko, Miltko Family Dentistry • Garlington Lohn & Robinson • Great Divide Physical Therapy • Lamar Advertising • Insured Titles, LLC • Langel & Associates • Missoula Broadcasting Company (trail103.3 & U104.5) • Morrison-Maierle Inc. • MSO HUB • Round|Carlino Investment Planning Group – a member of D.A. Davidson & Co. • Stone of Accord • Terry Payne & Company • Town Pump Charitable Foundation
Tricycle Trooper:
AlphaGraphics • Bradshaw Media • Clearwater Credit Union • Comfort Systems USA • Freestone Climbing• JCCS Accounting Firm • The Kid’s Fun Zone • Kohl’s • Larry Stayner MD, Northern Rockies Orthopaedics • Mannix Grass Finished Beef • Mission Ridge Church • Missoula Pediatric Dentistry • Montana Party Time • PartnersCreative • Republic Services of Montana • The Shirt Shop • 4H Drifters
Sponsorship: If you are interested in sponsoring Bike for Shelter, we’d love to talk to you! Please introduce yourself by contacting us at: (406) 549-0058 or angie@shelter4children.com.
RAISE and RIDE for Montana children in crisis!
We welcome you to raise funds and ride in the 20th annual VIRTUAL Bike for Shelter. By gathering pledges, YOU are helping Watson Children’s Shelter provide a safe and nurturing home to abused and neglected Montana children. Riders of the 2019 Raise and Ride raised over $1,500!! WAY to GO riders!
How it works:
- Click HERE to create your own Facebook fundraiser. Title it “2020 Raise and Ride for Watson Children’s Shelter!”
- From now until May 30th ask your friends, family, neighbors to help support your efforts.
- START SHARING – encourage everyone to donate to your Facebook fundraising page or mail their donation directly to Watson Children’s Shelter – 4978 Buckhouse Lane. Missoula, MT 59804.
*Note: 100% of the money you raise through Facebook goes directly to Watson Children’s Shelter!
2020 T-Shirt Artwork Contest
Contest Guidelines:
- Student must be in 1st through 5th grade
- Drawing must be of a TROUT riding a bicycle
- Drawing must be in marker or crayon on plain white 8 ½ x 11 paper
- Artist’s name (First and Last), phone number, grade, school & teacher’s name must be on the back
- Entries must be received at Watson Children’s Shelter, 4978 Buckhouse Lane, Missoula, MT 59804, by Monday, February 24th
Contest winners will have their artwork displayed on all of the event t-shirts and medals, receive a pizza party for their entire class and a special award plaque!
Our 2020 T-Shirt Contest Winner is Luke, a 4th grader at St. Joseph School!
