Scotiabank (www.scotiabank.ca)

Scotiabank provides a broad range of retail, commercial, corporate, investment and international banking services to millions of customers around the globe. Through branches and offices in some 50 countries, the 51,000 employees of the Scotiabank Group and its affiliates deliver unparalleled service. Since welcoming our first customers in 1832, Scotiabank has enjoyed continued success by building on traditional core strengths - risk management, cost control, diversification, customer satisfaction and great employees. Our goal is to be the best Canadian-based international financial services company. We are also committed to helping build the communities in which we do business - in Canada and around the world - by dedicating both financial and human resources to help meet today's social needs. In 2005, the Bank contributed more than $40 million to numerous organizations, including direct donations and community support.

Aquafina (www.aquafina.com)

Pepsi has generously supplied all of the water for this year's Ride for Karen.

Carbonated Interactive Inc. (www.carbonatedinc.com)

Carbonated Interactive Inc. is a Hamilton based creative web and interactive company specializing in web design, web development, ecommerce, CMS (content management systems), Flash animtation, SEO (search engine optimization), and internet marketing.

Carbonated has donated their web design expertise in the maintenance of Ride for Karen website.

Flash Reproductions (www.flashreproductions.com)

Flash is a Toronto-based printing company with a wide range of in-house printing and finishing services, including: traditional off-set printing, plastic & vinyl printing, letterpress, silk screening, embossing, die cutting, packaging, mouse pad manufacturing and bindery.

Hair Craze Salons (www.haircrazesalons.com)

For over 20 years Hair Craze has provided up to date looks in a professional, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere. We realize what an important aspect of your life your stylist is. This is something we take very seriously. Our stylists and technicians pride themselves on being up on what's hot and what's not. So not only will you get a great cut and style, but great advice on how to wear it and maintain it. Hair Craze opened the Markville salon in Markham in 1982. Our Maple salon opened in July of 2001 and our third location in Aurora opened in 2004.

Louis Garneau Sports (www.louisgarneau.com)

Louis Garneau Sports: A manufacturing and distribution company specialized in the design of high-quality sporting goods, such as cyclewear, helmets and accessories, clothing and accessories for cross-country skiing and outdoor activities, helmets for alpine skiing, clothing for children, custom clothing for teams and corporations as well as bikes and fitness equipment.

M&M Meat Shops (www.mmmeatshops.com)

A Kitchener-based business, M&M Meat Shops opened its first store in 1980 and has been growing steadily since then. The chain currently has more than 360 locations across Canada from Victoria, B.C. to St. John's, NFLD. M&M Meat Shops offers hundreds of meal ideas for today's busy families ranging from succulent steaks to delicious desserts.

The M&M Meat Shops Unionville, Ontario store has generously donated food items for this year's Ride for Karen. This store is located at 4261 Highway #7 in Unionville, Ontario - (905) 474-1891.

Medike (www.medike.com)

Medike is the premier provider of labeling and other trim products for the apparel industry. Medike has been in business since 1983 and has manufacturing operations in both the USA and Canada. Medike's Canadian head office is in Markdale, Ontario, not far from Camp Quality, one of the camps that the Ride for Karen supports. Medike is generously providing customized Ride for Karen wristbands for all of this year's ride participants.

The Miller Group (www.millergroup.ca)

Miller Waste Systems is a division of Miller Paving Ltd., who's roots in the construction and road building industry date back to 1917. As a division of Miller Paving, Miller Waste's roots in waste management go back to the early 1960's when the company started to provide waste management services to the Town of Markham. Trading as Markham Disposal (MD), the company grew from a two truck operation to a diverse waste management company providing a wide range of waste management services in the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Today Miller Waste operates over 275 collection vehicles, employs over 575 employees and specializes in the design, construction and operation of waste diversion facilities.

MyNextRace.com (www.MyNextRace.com)

MyNextRace.com , the information source for active people, is now in its second year of providing athletes with the latest and greatest information and news from the world of running, cycling, triathlon, and adventure racing as well as health and wellness events and expos and seminars. The site also features race calendars from many parts of Canada and the U.S., a fun and engaging photo gallery, reference articles, and web links. Visit us soon to find your next race!

Paradigm PR (www.paradigmpr.ca)

Big agency thinking. Small agency client service. Measurable results. Paradigm Public Relations is an independent, full service public relations agency with specialized expertise in brand marketing communications. From food to fashion to financial services, we have worked with some of Canada's largest companies and brands.

Pepsi (www.pepsi.com)

Pepsi has generously provided all of the liquid refreshments needed for this year's Ride for Karen. This includes water, soft drinks and juices.

Synergy Fractional Resourcing (www.fractionalresourcing.com)

Synergy Fractional Resourcing helps small to mid-size organizations to identify and realize their growth potential. To create sustainable growth, Synergy deploys its proven SynGrowth™ process (Align, Plan, and Execute) and provides clients access to experienced strategic marketing professionals on a predictable and economical hours-per-week basis. Unlike typical consultants, Synergy's people don't just make recommendations, they are held accountable to provide results, taking an active role throughout the year in the development and execution of marketing programs that are agreed upon during the Alignment and Planning phases of the SynGrowth™ process.

Trek Bicycle Store Toronto (trektoronto.ca)

The Trek Bicycle Store of Toronto is the first totally dedicated store to selling and fitting of the full line of Trek bicycles and its family of products in Canada. Offering not only Trek , you'll also find LeMond and Gary Fisher bikes, Bontrager accessories and a full selection of clothing and parts from a wide variety of manufactures.

Trew Audio (trewaudio.com)

Trew Audio is devoted to the art of location sound recording for film and television. From our Toronto, Vancouver and Nashville offices, we sell, rent and service pro audio equipment for motion picture sound production in Canada, the United States and over 40 other countries worldwide. Trew Audio Toronto services Ontario's growing film and video production community. We gladly assist the Ride for Karen team via a donation of walkie-talkies for communication on the day of the ride.