Introducing the Tour de Thanks: 200 Kilometres of Gratitude for Frontline Heroes in Senior Living
Elderado – June 18, 2025
On June 20, 2025 — the longest day of the year — Elderado founder Daniel Clarke will ride 200km across Durham Region visiting all 33 retirement homes to thank frontline team members in person and raise awareness for the Senior Living CaRES Fund.
Donate or learn more about the Senior Living CaRES Fund.
🚴 What Is the Tour de Thanks?
The Tour de Thanks is a one-day, 200-kilometre bike ride through Durham Region to celebrate the incredible frontline team members who work in retirement homes. On Friday, June 20, 2025, Daniel Clarke — founder of Elderado — will begin his journey at sunrise (5:33am) and visit all 33 retirement homes in Durham.
At every stop, Daniel will deliver a handwritten thank-you note to the dedicated team members who go above and beyond every day to care for seniors in their community.
🗺️ The Route: 33 Homes, 1 Day, 200 Kilometres
The ride will start at Daniel's home in Whitby, then head through:
- Ajax
- Pickering
- Uxbridge
- Port Perry
- Bowmanville
- Courtice
- Oshawa
- Whitby
This summer solstice journey — the longest ride on the longest day — is a symbolic and heartfelt gesture of appreciation for the people who keep our retirement homes running with compassion and resilience.
💛 Why We’re Riding
At Elderado, we hear stories every day about the impact that frontline team members have on families. Whether helping a new resident feel at home, supporting resident's as they go about their day, or creating moments of joy — these are the people who make senior living feel like home.
The Tour de Thanks is our way of recognizing their work and sharing our gratitude in the most personal way we know how: by showing up.
🤝 Proudly Partnering with the Senior Living CaRES Fund
We’re honoured to partner with the Senior Living CaRES Fund — an incredible initiative that has already distributed more than $3 million in emergency financial assistance and education bursaries to senior living staff across Canada.
Created to recognize the passion, commitment, and resilience of those working in long-term care and retirement homes, the CaRES Fund is making a real difference in the lives of those who care for our elders.
We’re excited to help spread the word about this program and the resources available to team members through the Fund — including financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and peer support.
📢 How You Can Support the Tour de Thanks
- Follow the journey on our blog, Instagram, or LinkedIn
- Share this story with retirement home teams and families
- Donate or learn more about the Senior Living CaRES Fund
🙌 Join Us in Saying Thank You
The Tour de Thanks is more than just a bike ride — it’s a celebration of the people who care for our loved ones. We hope you’ll join us in cheering on Daniel, supporting frontline team members, and shining a light on the work that often goes unseen.
This June 20, let’s make sure the people who give so much to others know how much they’re appreciated.