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Vernon, British Columbia Photos of Dave with local supporters in Vernon. Vancouver, British Columbia On Saturday, August 23 Dave arrives to a boisterous crowd in Vancouver. Dave speaks to the crowd about his 6 week journey. Dave gets a warm welcome from Vancouver youth.   Victoria, British Columbia On Sunday August 24th, Dave triumphantly reached his final destination:… Continue reading Vernon, British Columbia

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

Race for Rights One man. One mission. One message. On July 13th, former Team Canada rower David Kay set out on an 7,700 kilometre journey across Canada to encourage Canadians to reflect on the Olympic spirit and China’s responsibility to improve human rights as the host of the games. On Sunday August 24th, Dave triumphantly… Continue reading Race for Rights

  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 

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

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