A Grand ATM

This was a wonderful honour! Graphic recording for a packed house: the AGM and fundraising pep rally for the PWA Foundation! This year, the organization raised over $1.66 Million dollars, breaking past records, through one funding drive method, a massive bike rally! At the time of this meeting, people already sensed it could be a good year, but no one knew how good! As hundreds of people filled the ballroom space of Toronto's 519 community centre, I couldn't help but feel a little nervous. By the time the meeting started, my heart was pumpin'!! Soon the room was crowded with wonderful people dedicated to supporting people in need through the efforts of a nonprofit organization that often seems to help with services the government should already provide. Good governments can always look to nonprofits to see where provider gaps may be. And the room was alive! There were so many excited people because many of them were preparing to ride to Montreal from Toronto, a 660 km. distance. Fortunately, the organizers felt the great vibes, and the presentation was high-spirited and full of great moments. I decided to create a graphic recording with similar energy because there was no way I was going to be able to write down all the announcements, thank-yous and names that were being spoken. And there were a lot of names. Over 400 riders took part and the rally was a massive success. I tagged along as food crew, serving breakfast and cleaning up after the bikes had rolled down the road. As a note, the event itself was also so full of great moments there are no words for it, so if you are considering signing up for the 2020 ride, you'll be helping a good cause and glad you did!