Spin Today for Youth Tomorrow

Spin Today for Youth Tomorrow’ is a province-wide event being held on Friday, April 1st, 2022, the first day of World Autism Awareness Month. The event is being held in honour of the more than 50,000 autistic children who are waiting to receive therapy in Ontario.

Groups and individuals will be spinning (riding a stationary bike) for up to 50,000 seconds (13.8 hours), each second representing a child on the waitlist. Riding for this duration is not required to participate—do what you can safely, with your physical ability. Participants will choose the length of time and type of activity that works for their lifestyle. We are asking people across the province to join us! If you have a stationary bike, you can spin from the comfort of your home, if not, head out on a family bike ride, or walk to show your support—it really is that easy!

Be sure to take photos and tag with #SpinTodayForYouthTomorrow-on Instagram, Twitter (tag and follow @ONTautism), or on Facebook. We would love to see how you choose to show your support! We can no longer accept children with autism waiting 5-7 years for therapy. It is cruel.

Your participation in this event will:

  1. Bring public awareness to the unacceptable wait times for therapy required by autistic children in Ontario.
  2. Send a message of unity and support to our political leaders as election season begins, making them aware that there is a community of people who stand alongside those directly affected.
  3. Raise funds. All donations will go directly to Ontario Autism Coalition, a not-for-profit organization that has fought for over 17 years, for equitable and timely access to therapy and other supports for children with autism. The OAC has also helped to make inclusive changes in our education and adult living sectors.

It’s easy to get involved. Here’s how to do it….

  1. Decide to spin!. Then decide the duration of your spin …50 minutes, or 50,000 seconds, or something in between.
  2. Click on the “Sponsor Sheet” button below, We’ll e-mail you a sponsor sheet and enter you in a draw for prizes. The draw will be held on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day.
  3. Ask family and friends to sponsor your ride!
  4. Ask your family and friends to participate and join the ride!
  5. Please SPREAD the word through social media.

Monetary donations can be easily be sent by Interac™ e-transfer to spinning@ontarioautismcoalition.com

Thank you for your time. Hope to see you spinning with us.