Ontario RIDE
September 6, 2025
The Ride for Gutu Mission Hospital is back! Thank you for joining us as we raised funds in support of maternal and infant healthcare in Gutu District, Zimbabwe.
Thank You For Joining Us
This year, we did things a little differently! The ride took place on Saturday, September 6, 2025 with two route options in Halton, Ontario. Cyclists had the option to choose between a 50km or 100km ride. Whether they opted for the longer challenge or the shorter route, both options provided a rewarding experience and a great day on the road.
2025 Ride Goal
The fourth edition of the Ride for Gutu Mission Hospital fundraiser continues to invest in staff training and infrastructure. In 2025, we are supporting operating room upgrades including equipment, instruments, and furniture.
One of the critical factors that risk maternal, and new-born well-being is delayed access to competent surgical intervention, especially in emergencies. So, we asked experts in Zimbabwe to assess Gutu Mission Hospital’s capacity for safe surgical obstetrics, anesthesia, and post-op care. We know this is a national priority. Our deeper dive enables us to tailor solutions for emergency obstetrics.
The 2025 goal is $60,000.00 to improve emergency surgical obstetric and anesthesia capacity through staff training and equipment upgrades.
Meet the Riders
Thanks to our amazing group of riders on the 2025 Ride for Gutu Mission Hospital.
"I am riding to help improve the health of mothers and their newborns in rural Zimbabwe. I'm doing this to raise money for training hospital workers later this year: Like a famous king from long ago: I will not offer to God that which cost me nothing."
"I believe in this cause and I love to cycle and want to help! As a mom of 2, it resonates all the more."
"I am riding for the Gutu Mission Hospital because it is a mission like the work Dr. Jean Chamberlain does in other parts of Africa. Dr. Chamberlain delivered both my beautiful grandchildren in Canada. I am intrigued by the work done in Africa to improve the lives of mothers and infants as well as outcomes. As a Christian, I have no medical training but I will do my part raising funds for the Gutu Mission Hospital."
"I'm riding in order to share Christ's blessings!"
"I am riding for fun and to raise funds for EMAS."
"I'm hoping to combine my cycling and the opportunity to raise funds to support this worthwhile cause. Doing the 100km ride will be a new challenge for me."
"I'm riding to help provide support and awareness for the needs of mothers and babies at the Gutu Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. What a great cause! 'Freely you have received, freely give.' Matthew 10:8. looking forward to a great ride with like-minded folks!"
"I'm riding to be a part of a worthy cause and keep fit."
"No better way to spend a day serving and cycling and having some amazing fellowship with a group of cycling enthusiasts."
"After a major heart operation and full recovery, and love for cycling, this is a great opportunity to help others. Thankful for this new lease of life and this cycling event is a great way to promote and advance the beautiful mercy work of EMS Canada!"
"I am riding because I want mothers and babies in Gutu to have access to adequate care and have better health outcomes. 'To whom much is given much is required' - contributing to this ride is one way to use my time and resources to support Gutu Mission Hospital, the facility where my mother was born."
"I'm riding for Gutu Mission Hospital because it's a small way to give back to the community that raised my grandparents. In spite of all the obstacles they faced yesterday, I'm able to ride today because they persevered."
"I did the ride last year and met a lot of great folks. A great ride for a great cause to help those in need."
"I ride for the most important people in the world, women and children and to make an impact globally."
"I am riding to help support maternal health in Zimbabwe."
"A fantastic cause and a day to just worship with my favourite activity that God has blessed me with. Let's offer those bodies as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God."
"I am biking with this group to raise support and awareness for the Gutu mission hospital and the education of medical staff at the hospital to give the best care possible to moms and babies. As mom to 6 children and having 5 sections I realize the importance of obstetrical and gynecological care. And how important for all the staff to have knowledge and training."
"I am riding to be able to raise money to help people in need of better health care, while at the same time improving my own health and getting to spend some quality time with other Christians who are doing the same. 'But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.' Is. 40:31."
"If a simple thing like a bike ride can improve the health of mothers and babies in Zimbabwe, then sign me up! I had a great time last year, can't wait to ride again!"
"I am riding to support a great cause."
"I am participating in this fundraising ride so I can share some of my time, finances, and energy to bless and help with the needs of my brothers and sisters in Africa and specifically supporting the efforts of Gutu Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe."
"My good friend Rob told me about it and it is a good challenge and an amazing cause. Excited to join for the first time."
Meet the support Team
Thanks to our amazing support team of the 2025 Ride for Gutu Mission Hospital.
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Supporting the cyclists
"I'm joining the ride for the Gutu Maternity hospital because I know the need for improved service. When mother's lives are compromised with what we in the western world consider to be a virtually risk free procedures, I feel compelled to involve myself, at least in the smallest way, in God's service to provide some help."
Supporting the cyclists
"I am inspired by the love and generosity of Canadians and other well wishers to support a community thousands of miles away. Gutu Mission Hospital is dear to me because that's where my rural home is and it not only assists my relatives, but some of them work there. So this noble cause fulfills a very personal need."
"I come from Chiwara Village in Masvingo Province. Gutu Mission Hospital is the referral hospital for women who experience complications during pregnancy and delivery. Local clinics do not have facilities to help women with high risk pregnancies, premature labour and preterm birth conditions amongst others. I am passionate to help fundraise as the building of a maternity ward with state of the art facilities, will help many families and the community welcome healthy babies and preserve the mothers lives."
Supporting the cyclists and fundraising
"To support my community is my passion and drive the social cause that makes positive impact to others."
"I support Gutu Mission Hospital to raise much-needed funds to ensure families in the community can experience childbirth and receive medical care for complications without fear. These funds will provide essential equipment to offer necessary support and care."