A Kelowna man will ride his bike 150 km on Saturday to raise money for a charity that produces and distributes bread for free in Ukraine.

Bohdan Chekerenda, who arrived in Canada from Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion in 2022, will make the long-distance trek for the third time. This year he’ll be following the South Okanagan route used in the Granfondo race.

“Every pedal stroke reminds me that people in Ukraine are enduring far greater hardships,” says Chekerenda. “If my ride inspires even one more person to donate - to feed someone and give them hope - then it’s worth every kilometre.”

Donations are being collected and sent to Ukraine by Okanagan 4 Ukraine Foundation, a registered charity. The funds are sent to Victory Bread, a Ukrainian organization that has produced and del

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