Author: CTC

Race for Rights      Updates from the Road       ·        Newfoundland        ·        Maritimes        ·        Quebec        ·        Ontario        ·       Manitoba        ·       Saskatchewan        ·       Alberta        ·      British Columbia On Sunday August 24th, Dave triumphantly reached his final destination in Victoria after 43 days on the road. Many thanks to all those who made this historic event… Continue reading Race for Rights

Media Coverage Articles about Race for Rights Cyclist nears end of cross-country trek, Kingston Whig Standard (August 20) Rower pedals across Canada for a cause, Calgary Herald (August 18) Former rower cycling to help Tibetan cause, Regina Leader-Post (August 14) Rower rides to put heat on China, Winnipeg Sun (August 11) Former athlete pedals for a… Continue reading Media Coverage

  News Release For Immediate Release   Canada Tibet Committee releases video message from the Dalai Lama  (Montreal, Saturday, 23 August 2008) – The Tibetan spirit remains “very, very alive,” declared His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a never before seen video released by the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) today. The Dalai Lama’s message serves… Continue reading Video message from the Dalai Lama 

Calgary, Alberta In Calgary, Dave led a group of supporters from various communities within China from the Olympic Plaza in front of City Hall to the Chinese Consulate. Dave was joined by Winston Liu – a local Falun Gong practitioner whose wife is currently being held in a Chinese prison. The Alberta leg of Race… Continue reading Calgary, Alberta

Halifax, Nova Scotia Dave thanks the Honourable Alexa McDonough for her consistent and steadfast support for Tibet throughout her political career in Ottawa. Ms.McDonough presents Dave with a peace dove pendant made by a local artist just before Dave sets off again for New Brunswick.

Quebec City, Quebec Dave meets with local Tibet supporter Jason Simard at the Tibetan Centre in Quebec City. Dave is joined by Tibetan monk Lama Samten.

Regina, Saskatchewan   On Wedesnday August 13th, Dave cycled through Regina to the Wascana Racing Canoe Club where he met up with local supporters. A group of musicians visiting from Ecuador were compelled by Dave’s mission and performed a short set before wishing Dave well on his journey to British Columbia.  

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador   Letter to the editor of St. John’s Telegraph Susan Cove I was part of a small enthusiastic group who were fortunate enough to be truly inspired by David Kay, a remarkable young national level Canadian athlete in rowing and cycling as he left Mile Zero in St. John’s, Newfoundland… Continue reading Letter to the editor of St. John’s Telegraph

Ottawa, Ontario In Ottawa, Dave held a brief press conference at the Human Rights Memorial on Elgin Street with former MP David Kilgour who has brought attention to the plight of Falun Gong practitioners in China. The Ontario leg of the tour is dedicated to Huseyin Celil, a Canadian citizen and ethnic Uyghur — a… Continue reading Ottawa, Ontario

Winnipeg, Manitoba In Winnipeg, Dave was joined by former Olympian and two-time world champion rower Jeff Powell, as he rode into the city from the East. The two athletes stopped at the future site of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to meet local media. While in Manitoba, David rode for He Depu, who was… Continue reading Winnipeg, Manitoba