Hello friends and family! As you may remember, for many years Marie and I walked Project Bread's 20-mile Walk for Hunger, and in recent years, we have biked in The Last Gasp Charity Ride across The Cape. Many of you have supported us over the years with contributions to these great causes, and we thank you again.
This year, we have chosen a different Cape-area charity to support, and we are again asking you to please financially support us. Marie and I are riding the 33-mile Cape Cod Charity Bike Ride on September 17th to benefit the Cape & Islands United Way (I am a Board member). We will ride from Orleans to Provincetown.
The Cape and Islands United Way leads social impact in our region. Using a collaborative approach to address the challenges facing our community, they address the critical needs of our community in the foundational areas of health, housing, education, and financial stability. They work to unite people and improve lives, creating lasting change on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Our goal is to together raise $3,000. We hope you'll consider making a donation of any amount to help us reach our fundraising goal by visiting our fundraising page at https://www.Pledgereg.com/374344
You can learn more about this great event at https://www.capeandislandsuw.org.
Thanks so much for your support!
Larry
Cape and Islands United Way - Second Summer Cycle
A Charity Ride across Cape Cod
WHAT
Be part of the inaugural Second Summer Cycle! This is an exciting new event led by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce-- a fully supported, cape wide, charity ride benefiting 19 nonprofit organizations on Cape Cod. Ride a route of your choosing: 30, 60+ or 100 miles on beautiful back roads (and the rail trail if you choose).
Participate in a celebration at the end of the ride with food, music and Barnstable Brewing's Second Summer Cycle Cans as memorabilia. Enjoy a special day of riding the Cape landscape while also benefiting tens of thousands of Cape Codders.
You don’t want to miss it!
Join our team or form your OWN TEAM. All our riders receive a Cape & Islands United Way team jersey from Primal Wear at no cost!
WHEN
Sunday, September 17, 2023
WHERE
The Century starts in Mashpee, The Metric Century (60+) in Sandwich and the 30 Mile Plus in Orleans. Safety is a top priority, expect support vehicles and police presence, along with signage and volunteers along the route. All of the rides end on the Outer Cape with a celebratory event for riders and volunteers.
The routes are not finalized yet. The permitting process is on going but we are very close.
Who are the beneficiaries?
The nonprofits that benefit from this event include a wide range of Cape-based organizations – those in the arts, human services, healthcare, economic development and youth development:
- American Red Cross-SE MA Chapter
- Calmer Choice
- Cape Abilities
- Cape and Islands United Way
- Cape Cod Children’s Place
- Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra
- Cape Wellness Collaborative
- CCYP (Cape Cod Young Professionals)
- CHAMP Homes
- Community Connections
- Cotuit Center for the Arts
- Cultural Center of Cape Cod
- Duffy Health Center
- Latham Centers
- Love Live Local
- Cape Symphony
- WE CAN (Women’s Empowerment through Cape Area Networking)
- YMCA
- Youth Athletic Foundation
Join us as we pedal through 10 of the 15 towns on Cape Cod, raising funds to ensure every child has an equal opportunity to thrive, every family has the resources to become self-reliant, and every person has a safe place to call home. Partnering with more than 30+ local nonprofits to fund programs that address these critical issues, making a positive difference in the lives of more than 50,000 people every year.
We welcome you to be part of the Cape and Islands United Way bike team, or you can form your OWN TEAM.
#RideUNITED
The Cape and Islands United Way uses a collaborative approach to address the challenges facing our community, we address the critical needs of our community in the foundational areas of health, housing, education, and financial stability. Together with our partners, supporters and volunteers, each person in our community is embraced and connected with a roof over their head, food on the table, and access to quality child care, education and wellness services.