Branch Out Foundation

There’s a place for everyone at the Branch Out Bike Tour. Different abilities. Different journeys. One community. Whether you ride, volunteer, cheer from the sidelines, or simply come to support the cause — you belong here. branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/ #branchoutnf #bikingforbrains

However you ride — you belong at the Branch Out Bike Tour. Road bike, cruiser, mountain bike, or e-bike. Fast rider or scenic cruiser. Clip-ins or sneakers. Join us June 13 in Diamond Valley. The #branchoutbiketour is built for every kind of rider. branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/

THIS is not your average bike ride 👇 June 13 | Diamond Valley Grab your bike (any bike!) and ride for brain health. Let’s make this the biggest, best Bike Tour yet. #branchoutbiketour #bikingforbrains #brainhealth #neurologicaldisorders #neuroresearch @branchoutnf

Your brain is only 2% of your body weight and yet it uses ~20% of your energy. Most of that energy isn’t for thinking, but for essential behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly. #didyouknow #brainfacts #smallbutmighty #branchoutnf #yourbrain

Grateful to our Scientific Review Panel for their time and expertise reviewing our grants. These volunteers—many past Branch Out recipients—bring deep insight to advance neuroCAM and fund impactful research. #scientificreviewpanel #grantreviewprocess #neuroCAM #branchoutnf #neuro

We’re excited to welcome @villagebrewery as our official beer sponsor for this year’s Branch Out Bike Tour. Proudly local and community-driven, Village Brewery has been bringing people together over great beer for years — and we’re thrilled to be serving up their beverages.

Multiple sclerosis affects the brain, spinal cord, and everyday life. Your participation helps fund research that changes lives and supports better outcomes for people living with MS. One ride. Many brains. Join the ride branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/ #branchoutbiketour #bikingforbrains

We’re excited to welcome Natural Way Chiropractic back as a sponsor for this year’s Branch Out Bike Tour — this time as one of our themed rest stop sponsors! #branchoutbiketour #sponsor #biketoursponsor #bikingforbrains #branchoutnf

New guidelines from researchers at the University of Ottawa highlight a key shift: recognizing the brain and heart as deeply interconnected systems—moving toward a more integrated, whole-body approach. ottawaheart.ca/news/first-bra…

March 31 is the deadline for all graduate grant applications. Up to $22,000 for your research project, we can't wait to read all about it. Apply now branchoutfoundation.com/grant-opportun… #neuroCAM #graduategrants #neuroresearch #neurologicaldisorders #branchoutnf

Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them. Your brain reshapes the story — adding, adjusting, and sometimes altering details without you even realizing it. #didyouknow #brainfacts #memories #branchoutnf #recall

We’re proud to have supported Muskaan Laroyia at the @UCalgary with a 2025 Impact Grant to launch Brain-CE. Raising awareness of climate change’s impact on brain health + equipping communities with practical resources. Learn more: brainclimate.org #branchoutnf

We’re excited to welcome Ridley's Cycle as our exclusive Alberta Bike Shop Partner. From tune-ups, rest stop techs and on-course support -- they'll keep our riders rolling & supporting brain health research across Canada. branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/ #branchoutbiketour #sponsor

Breaking News 🚨 #AI #concussion #partnership #brainhealth #concussionresearch #neuroscience #healthinnovation #branchout @OntarioBrain

Every kilometre tells a story. A parent. A grandparent. A child. A friend. Neurological disorders touch millions of lives, and research is how we change the future. That’s why we ride. Join the Branch Out Bike Tour branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/ #branchoutbiketour #whyweride

We’re proud to be a Charity of Choice for the Calgary Corporate Challenge! Earn points for your team by: 💡 Booking a Branch Out Lunch & Learn 🚴 Riding or volunteering at the Branch Out Bike Tour (June 13) 💰 Making a high-impact donation branchoutfoundation.com/calgary-corpor… #branchoutnf

We’re proud to award an Impact Grant to Ranita Manocha at the University of Calgary to expand ICanWALK©, a free app that teaches safe walking aid use. New educational videos and translations in five languages will help 1.2M+ Canadians use walkers, canes, and crutches more safely

Proud to welcome Worldsource Wealth Management back for year 3 at the Branch Out Bike Tour. Our 2026 Volunteer & Hype Sponsor brings big energy while supporting brain health research focused on prevention and long-term impact. See you in Diamond Valley! #bikingforbrains #biketour

Half of your brain is constantly working behind the scenes, interpreting light, motion, depth, colour, and patterns. Even with your eyes closed, your brain is still active — visual areas help with memory, imagination, dreaming, and spatial awareness. #brainfacts #DYK #branchoutnf

We’ve awarded a $5,000 Impact Grant to Avril Mansfield at the University of Toronto to update her reactive balance training toolkit — a proven approach that can reduce falls by up to 40% in people with neurological conditions. Updated with new videos + French translation.