1 / 1Jay Rosal, a Humber alumnus and former student of the Fitness and Health Promotion program was one of the instructors for the 2024 Humber Cycle Challenge. He was encouraging and hyping up all the fundraising participants to give their best in pedaling their stationary bikes.HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroAdvertisement
The energy was electric as participants at Humber Polytechnic’s North campus’ annual Cycle Challenge dressed in their superhero best, ready to raise money to fight food insecurity on Dec. 3.
From capes to masks, costumes added flair to the cause as everyone laced up and hopped on their stationary bikes.
The North Campus LRC buzzed with determination as students, instructors, and community members pedalled toward a common goal: raising funds for the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Spinning wheels and determined faces reflected their commitment to making a difference.
The superhero theme carried through every corner of the event. Free comic books, sponsored by All New Comics, brought smiles to participants and attendees alike.
Instructors Alyssar Tychouri, Jay Rosal, and Wilson Valle, all graduates of Humber’s Fitness and Health Promotion program, brought their enthusiasm and expertise to the event. Their leadership inspired participants to push through every stage of the challenge.
Cheers erupted as the event wrapped up as stationary riders heard that the total raised for the Daily Bread Food Bank was more than $2,300. The success of the day underscored the community’s dedication to tackling Toronto’s growing food insecurity crisis.
The 2024 Hunger Count reported slightly more than two million visits to food banks in Canada, with about a third being children.
The event ended with a group photo of participants, sponsors, and organizers posing in their superhero costumes. Their united effort symbolized the power of community in the fight against hunger.
A lone Marvel Amazing Spider-Man comic book lies on the floor of the LRC, a playful reminder of the superhero-themed Cycle Challenge. The comic book, part of a giveaway sponsored by All New Comics, symbolizes the event’s mission to inspire everyday heroes to join the fight against hunger in their community. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroLeaura da Mota, a representative and guest speaker for the Daily Bread Food Bank, addresses the crowd with heartfelt gratitude before the Cycle Challenge event begins. Holding the microphone, she thanks participants, donors, and organizers for their efforts in supporting the fight against food insecurity, emphasizing the importance of community initiatives like this. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroParticipants gather at the giveaway table to pick up free superhero-themed comic books, generously sponsored by All New Comics. The comic books, a fun nod to the event’s superhero theme, brought smiles to attendees and reinforced the message that everyone has the power to be a hero in the fight against hunger. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroCarmen Puyo, a group fitness instructor and professor of the Fitness and Health Promotion program opened the event with a speech. She thanked and acknowledged the sponsors, cycle instructors, and her students from the program who made the event happen. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroJay Rosal, a Humber alumnus and former student of the Fitness and Health Promotion program was one of the instructors for the 2024 Humber Cycle Challenge. He was encouraging and hyping up all the fundraising participants to give their best in pedaling their stationary bikes. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroA Humber Polytechnic water bottle sits front and center in front of a stationary bike. Throughout the event, students from the Fitness and Health Promotion program ensured participants stayed hydrated, refilling bottles and cheering them on as they pedaled to raise funds for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Their support added a personal and encouraging touch to the superhero-themed fundraiser. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroAlyssar Tychouri, a proud Humber Polytechnic alumna and former student of Carmen Puyo in the Fitness and Health Promotion program, leads by example at the Cycle Challenge event. Now an instructor, she brought her expertise and energy to the superhero-themed fundraiser, inspiring participants to pedal with purpose. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroInstructor Alyssar Tychouri, a Humber Polytechnic alumna, selects a winning ballot during one of the raffle draws at the Cycle Challenge event. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroAn event attendee proudly holds up a bottle of wine, one of the many prizes awarded during the Cycle Challenge’s raffle draws. The event featured several raffles throughout the day, with participants winning an array of prizes. The raffles added excitement and engagement to the superhero-themed fundraiser, creating memorable moments while supporting the cause. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroWilson Valle, a Humber Polytechnic alumnus and former student of Carmen Puyo, brings his signature energy and enthusiasm to the Cycle Challenge event. Wilson’s outgoing personality and dynamic teaching style motivated participants to give their all during the superhero-themed fundraiser. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroA student from the Fitness and Health Promotion program brings high energy to the Cycle Challenge, jumping and running around to cheer on participants as they pedal. His enthusiastic encouragement kept spirits high and motivated participants to push through the event. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De CastroCarmen Puyo, head of the Cycle Challenge event, stands proudly alongside instructor Jay Rosal, students from the Fitness and Health Promotion program, and event participants and donors. The group embodies the collaborative spirit that made the superhero-themed fundraiser a success, raising over $2,300 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Together, they celebrated the power of community and the collective effort to fight hunger in Toronto. HumberETC/Luis Miguel S. De Castro
