LUSO M RIDERS – PHILANTHROPY IN MOTION
Luso M Riders is the newest Luso-Canadian organization to be formed in the country. In just over three years, it grew to over 150 paying members. The not-for-profit entity has worked relentlessly to change the general perception of biker clubs by raising tens of thousands of dollars for various causes while riding the streets of Ontario. Its headquarters are open daily to members and supporters.
These are the good riders. They strive to help the needy while participating in an activity that they truly enjoy. Some of the members do not have bikes, but are nonetheless bike lovers.
Among future objectives is the purchase of a larger unit where the members’ motorbikes can be stored. The current Board of Directors also hopes to have the opportunity to help even more community members who are either disadvantaged or come across unexpected misfortunes.
Read all about this amazing organization by clicking here.
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About The Author
Paulo Pereira
Paulo Pereira has worked in community media for over 20 years. He started as a reporter for Sol Portugues. Later, he became Editor of Team Desportivo, Director of Flash News, Director of Jornal da Aliança, Director of Luso-Ontario Magazine, and Editor at Correio da Manha Canada's newspaper. Paulo Pereira is also a co-founder of Associacao Migrante de Barcelos where he volunteered for many years as Secretary and Sporting Director. He also volunteered for Casa do Benfica de Toronto for close to a decade as member of the Board in roles such as Public Relations Director and Vice-President for Sports and Culture. Currently, he is the President of Project First Nations, a not-for-profit organization. In November of 2023, he was elected as a member of the Portuguese Community Council, representing the District of Toronto, which includes Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut. In 2025, he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani.
Great website.. so exciting to see your involvement in a great product for the Portuguese community
Thank you so much, Mario Lopes. You are also a great asset to the Portuguese community in Canada, and particularly in Manitoba where you consistently support our community organizations.