UPDATE: 4/30/2018

We have exceeded the new fundrasing goal! I humbly thank each of you for your kindness and generosity to Team MSM. You have changed the lives of so many that we dont even know. Because of your kindness and amazing support your gifts will change the lives of those that need it most. I thank you again for your amazing support and kindness. 

Update: 4/24/18.12:30p.mThank each of you for Helping Me reach my goal so quickly I am grateful for your support I will up my fundraising amount to $400.00 so that others can give as well . Thank You for Supporting TEAM MSM( Morehouse School of Medicine) and GRADY as Kennyna (Yana/Fajr) rides on GIZMO for 25 miles.. Your gifts will save lives..

 4/24/18 10:00 am Hello Team (SWEET Life with Type 1 Diabetes)

I’m excited to share that I will be riding in VeloCity, Atlanta’s newest cycling event benefitting Grady Hospital, on May 5, 2018.  I’ll be riding 25 miles and have committed to raise $250 in support of Grady’s lifesaving care. Back in 2001 when I was in college at Clark Atlanta University I was admitted into Grady and Crawford Long Hospital, I received care and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The care I received in the early stages of my diagnosis allowed me to be here with you today and riding for a cause greater than myself.  I also ride in the Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association at Stone Mountain and March of Dimes for babies as I was premature. Please support me and GIZMO the Black Mogui as I ride through the city for my life and the chance to save someone else’s.

Atlanta would not be here without Grady, and this new event is a great opportunity for us all to show our support.  100% of the funds I raise will go directly to patient care and support critical services such as trauma, stroke, burn and neonatal intensive care.

You can learn more about why I am riding on my fundraising page at https://www.Pledgereg.com/172770  

Please consider making a donation of any amount to help me reach my fundraising goal.  It might be you or me who needs Grady one day - let’s do our part to make sure it will be there when we do.  

For over 125 years, Grady Hospital has been there when Atlanta needed it the most - saving and changing lives, training the next generation of doctors, and conducting cutting edge research that impacts patient care throughout the world.  

I am riding in VeloCity because I want to make sure that Grady will continue to be there for me, my family, friends, co-workers, and anyone who finds themself in need of lifesaving services such as:

- The metro Atlanta region’s premier level 1 trauma center
- Georgia’s first Cancer Center of Excellence
- Nationally recognized stroke and cardiac centers
- A neonatal intensive care relied upon by more than 40 counties
- One of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive treatment centers for advanced HIV/AIDS
- The word’s first 24/7 sickle cell center

Grady will be there for you when you need it.  I hope you will join me and be there for Grady by contributing to my ride on May 5, 2018!

VeloCity is an exciting new cycling and fundraising event that is bringing cyclists of all abilities and ages together to celebrate our city, our health and Atlanta’s own Grady Hospital. 

Taking place for the first time on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Georgia International Plaza, just steps away from Mercedes Benz Stadium, this new fundraising ride will feature fully supported routes as well as an Opening Celebration on Friday, May 4, and much more!  

Route distances of 5-, 25-, 50-, and 100-Miles are available for cyclists of all abilities. We also have an Indoor Cycling option, hosted by our partners from Vibe Ride. Each class will run for 45-minutes, starting every hour between 9AM and 3PM. 

Click the "Register To Ride" button above to select your distance today. Check out our route maps here to learn more.

VeloCity will be proudly permitted with USA Cycling Inc.  Participation waivers must be signed by all participants and will be available at packet pick-up and on-site registration during the event weekend.

VeloCity is a fundraising event, and 100% of all funds raised by participants will go directly to Grady Hospital. After registering to ride you will receive an email with information on how to begin raising money for Grady. Although not required, below are our suggested goals for fundraising based on the distance you select.

• Indoor Cycling: $50
• City Ride: $50
• 25-Miles: $250
• 50-Miles: $250
• 100-MIles: $250

In addition to helping Grady, participants will earn great rewards as they fundraise. Each tier reached will include the incentives offered at ALL previous tiers. 

• $250 - Commemorative Cycling Jersey
• $500 - VeloCity Cycling Socks
• $750 - VeloCity Ballcap
• $1000 - VeloCity Cycling Vest
• $1500 - VeloCity Backpack
• $5000 - VeloHero!!! VIP access at the Friday Night Opening Celebration and during the Saturday post-ride celebration

Our Partners at Wahoo Fitness have put together some great training tips for the longer distance rides. Check them out to get ready for the ride:

Key Workouts for Your Best Century Ride

How to Prepare for a Century Ride

Why Ride for Grady?

For over 125 years, Grady has been there when Atlanta needed it the most - saving and changing lives, training the next generation of doctors, and conducting cutting edge research that impacts patient care throughout the world.   

Atlanta literally would not be here without Grady.  And none of us know when we, our family, friends or co-workers might need the incredible care that Grady provides.  By participating in VeloCity, you will raise much needed funds that will go directly to patient care and support programs such as:

- The metro Atlanta region’s premier level 1 trauma center
- Georgia’s first Cancer Center of Excellence
- Nationally recognized stroke and cardiac centers
- Neonatal intensive care relied upon by more than 40 counties throughout the state 
- One of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive treatment centers for advanced HIV/AIDS
- The world’s first 24/7 sickle cell center

Grady will be there for you when you need it.  We hope you will be there for Grady by being a part of VeloCity on May 4, 2019!

• Valerie Montgomery Rice donated $250.00 to Team MSM April 26, 2018
• Marabeth L. Hines donated $100.00 to Team MSM April 27, 2018 ... """Two wheels move the soul" for my beautiful granddaughter & all children who are physically handicapped & would love to simply ride a bike!"
• Sandra Harris-Hooker donated $100.00 to Team MSM April 27, 2018 ... "Go Team MSM!"
• Gail Mattox donated $100.00 April 24, 2018 ... "Way to go Kennyna!"
• Quentin Ted Smith donated $100.00 April 24, 2018 ... "Very proud of you. QTS"
• Michelle Nichols donated $50.00 to Team MSM May 4, 2018 ... "Go Team MSM!!!"
• Deborah Lyn donated $50.00 to Team MSM May 3, 2018 ... "Have fun and enjoy the ride."
• ALMETA E COOPER donated $50.00 to Team MSM May 2, 2018 ... "Go Morehouse School of Medicine "
• Sarita Cathcart donated $50.00 to Team MSM May 2, 2018
• Nicole Cotton donated $50.00 April 30, 2018 ... "Way to go!"
• Kitty Carter-Wicker, MD donated $50.00 to Team MSM April 30, 2018 ... "Proud of Team MSM! Go Team!"
• Marty Elks donated $50.00 to Team MSM April 24, 2018
• René Morrow donated $30.00 April 30, 2018 ... "Represent Kennyna!"
• Shaneeta Johnson donated $25.00 to Team MSM May 4, 2018
• Jordan Howard donated $25.00 May 2, 2018 ... "Go MSM!"
• Veena N Rao donated $25.00 to Team MSM May 2, 2018 ... "Go Team MSM!"
• Christopher Milton donated $25.00 May 2, 2018
• Joan Trent donated $25.00 April 24, 2018 ... "Go Kennyna! Ride for Life....."
• Dollmesha Greene donated $25.00 April 24, 2018 ... "Way to win!"
• Auntie Chris donated $20.00 May 4, 2018 ... "Ride with purpose!"
• L. Daniels donated $20.00 April 27, 2018 ... ""Continue to Strive Kennyna" Cycle for Life..."
• anonymous donated $10.00 May 4, 2018
• anonymous donated $10.00 April 27, 2018
• Ayesha donated $10.00 April 24, 2018