FRESH off the school year, Capilano University student Kilderic Moroy has forgone rest and relaxation, instead he's decided to hop on his bike to cycle across the country in a quest to inspire people to join him in making positive environmental change.
Moroy's ride is dubbed Biking 2 Be The Change and is in support of the Be The Change Earth Alliance. "I'm going to encourage people to take action," says the 23-year-old student, who has received a diploma in the human kinetics program and is currently enrolled in Capilano's outdoor recreation management program.
Moroy isn't seeking funds, as is common for rides of this nature, rather he's encouraging all those he meets to make an environmental pledge, meaning making a personal commitment to instituting a behavioural change of some kind to better the world around them.
"Everyone's action is very little, but one person here, one person there, everywhere, in some little towns and big cities, every one of those actions can really make a big difference on a global scale," he says.
Things people can pledge to do can be as simple as committing to eat less meat, stop using plastic bottles, cups or bags, turning off the lights and driving less. "Those actions can translate into a daily routine where it can positively impact the overall community," he says.
Moroy moved to North Vancouver eight years ago from France's La Picardie region. He's long been interested in the natural world and been an advocate for the importance of protecting it. He was introduced to the Be The Change Earth Alliance at Cap in November 2012 when he attended a workshop hosted by representatives of the charitable organization that through its community engagement and sustainability education programs, works to empower people of all ages to support and inspire one another in adopting sustainable lifestyles and creating healthy, thriving communities.
Its mission resonating with his own, Moroy was pleased to partner with the organization for his awareness-raising ride.
Moroy left the West Coast May 1 and hopes to complete his journey in three and a half months, after arriving in St. John's, Nfld. To make a pledge, or for more information on Biking 2 Be The Change, visit biking2bethechange.ca.
