I continue to ride to raise not only much needed funds but also awareness that HIV/AIDS is NOT over yet. I believe we must do everything we can to show those living with HIV/AIDS that we have not forgotten them, we are still here, UNTIL A CURE!
This year I will be riding to raise money for the AIDS Support Group Cape Cod.
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod saves lives through prevention, education and life-sustaining services that address public health crises to build healthy communities across the Cape and Islands.
Founded in 1983 by a group of volunteers in Provincetown, for over 35 years ASGCC has provided vital, year-round services for people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as providing Cape-wide prevention and screening services for HIV, HCV and other STIs.
ASGCC’s mission to respond to health crises led to the agency’s lead role in tackling the opioid epidemic on the Cape. ASGCC provides harm reduction services including distribution of Narcan, overdose education, syringe services, and bridges to addiction treatment.
I say this every year, but I have to say it again, it is YOUR support that helps me get up the courage to register, write this letter and get on my bike and ride. SO again, THANK YOU for always supporting these efforts and most importantly me.
UNTIL A CURE
Thank you
Jim
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod - Second Summer Cycle
Cape Cod's Second Summer Cycle
A Charity Ride Benefitting 19 Cape Cod Non-Profit Organizations
The Second Summer Cycle is the perfect event for riders of all levels, offering a picturesque journey through 11 historic Cape Cod towns and a strong commitment to rider safety. Three distances are being offered, 33, 69, and 100 miles with the final stop being a celebration at Motta Field in beautiful Provincetown. Dance to the music of Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys, use your $30 worth of vouchers provided as part of your registration to purchase food from 4 different food trucks, to include cold beverages provided by Barnstable Brewing Company, with Second Summer Cycle cans as memorabilia!
Nineteen Cape Cod non-profit organizations will benefit from the monies generated by the riders, each of whom is asked to raise at least $250 for their non-profit of choice, or to be disseminated across all 19 charities, in addition to the registration fee.
Ample hydration and nutrition stops will be strategically positioned along the course, along with medical and physical therapy stations equipped with tents and tables to ensure participants' comfort and well-being.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the Second Summer Cycle on September 15th, 2024!
Links for the ride maps are as follows:
Hosted by: Second Summer Cycle, LLC, a 501c3, non-profit organization.
Beneficiaries: All money raised by the riders will be paid directly to the beneficiaries. Riders are expected to raise at least $250.00 each, and each beneficiary team is expected to raise $5,000.00.
Pricing:
- Century (100 miles): $125.00
- Metric Century Plus (69 miles): $95.00
- 33 Mile Ride: $80.00
Return to the starts: Bus transportation will be provided back to the starts along with trucks for your bikes. If you wish, you may have someone meet you at the finish line, where they may purchase a $30 packet of food truck vouchers to be used at Motta Field. Bus transportation back to the starts costs $20.00 per person, which includes both bus and bike transportation. The bikes will be in a separate vehicle.
Safety: We will have marshals at every turn to help guide riders, and motorcyclists will be patrolling the entire course.
Support services: Bike shops will be represented along the course to help with any technical issues. There will also be SAG vehicles to help riders who need support or a pickup along the course.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors:
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce - The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod - Scargo Cafe
BizChecks Payroll - Nove - Cape Cod Rehab - Barnstable Brewing - Cape Associates, Inc.
Eldredge & Bourne - Beacon Financial Planning, Inc. - Golden Summer Enterprises
Polhemus Savery DaSilva - Hy-Line Cruises - Shepley - Cape Cod Five - Cape Air - Wells Fargo
Shaw's - Sea Sports - Bike Zone - Cotuit Garage - Cape Cod Alarm - Butler Sporting Goods
Eastern Bank - Glivinski & Associates, Inc. - Dennis Cycle Center - LEC Environmental
Falmouth Toyota - Nauset Disposal - Palio Pizzeria - Fran Schofield, Realtor
More to come!
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ASGCC is proud to be a part of the Second Summer Cylce on September 15, 2024. All funds raised will support our services which remain 100% free of charge to our clients.
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod was founded 1983 by a group of volunteers who were responding to the emerging HIV/AIDS pandemic. From day one, ASGCC (then Provincetown AIDS Support Group) has been fighting for the rights AND the lives of those we serve. From our early days supporting gay men who were losing housing, employment and – too often – their lives to HIV/AIDS, to today as we serve not only the LGBTQ+ community, but other communities who are impacted by the intersection of stigma and public health – like those who are at risk of death by opioid overdose – ASGCC proudly serves communities across the entirety of the Cape & Islands.
Today we serve over 400 people who are living with HIV, hundreds of people who use drugs, and thousands who receive our other services, such as sexual health screenings (to prevent HIV and other STIs), community NARCAN trainings, MPOX Vaccines, and more.
ASGCC is committed to making a different in the lives of the communities we serve, including all visitors and residents of the Cape and Islands. Now in our fifth decade, all ASGCC services are designed to empower those we serve. We believe in the dignity of all, inclusive of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation/identity, socio-economic status, housing status, health status, and relationship to substances.
ASGCC is a nonprofit, and as such we need you. We’ve set a goal of raising $30,000 with this year’s ride – and it’ll take a village! We thank you for considering selecting AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod as the beneficiary of your fundraising efforts. All monies raised will support ASGCC free, year-round services.