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Thank you to the 2010 riders and donors
We would like to thank you for supporting the Tampa Interbay Rotary Club’s First
Annual Cycling Out Autism event. In addition, we would like to share the details
of the success of the fund-raising effort and how the monies will be used.
The event was held on March 27, 2010 and was a huge success! Thirty-seven riders
came out and completed their commitment of 25 or 50 miles respectively.
Thankfully the weather cooperated as the riders completed their journey through
Starkey Wilderness Park and along the Suncoast Parkway. More than a dozen
volunteers provided support for the riders throughout the day.
Thanks to your generosity, the event raised over b>$14,000 – exceeding our
first year goal! Dr. Raymond Miltenberger, director of the Applied Behavioral
Analysis program at USF, addressed the group and confirmed that the funds will
be used to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to autistic children
and their families. ABA services help children with autism learn important
skills to enable them to overcome their disability and lead more normal lives.
ABA is typically provided in the child’s home and is the one approach that has
proven to help children develop skills and limit the problem behaviors that
often interfere with their development.
Next year’s event has already been scheduled for Saturday, March 26th, 2011. The
goal is to raise $25,000 and we hope we can count on your support again next
year. We invite you to attend the event as a rider, volunteer, or supporter.
Thank you again for supporting the fight against autism, a disability that is
estimated to affect one in 150 children in our society. Sincerely,
Fred Wallrapp
President 2009-2010
Tampa Interbay Rotary
Why should you cycle?
- Autism needs your support
- The money raised will benefit our local community
- Get fit
- Have fun with family and friends
Tampa Interbay Rotary Presents 2nd Annual
Cycling Out Autism
Saturday, March 26, 2011
What is it? How does it work?
It's easy! First things first, you sign up below. Then you find willing people that will sponsor your cycle. Now for the hard part, the training. Train hard. Get in Shape! And all that is left to do is to show up on the 27th of March and
cycle your 25 or 50 miles.
Click here to download a map and instructions.
There is not much more to it. Really.
Read all about the event.
Why autism?
Recently Interbay Rotary club made the decision to support autism with the focus on Children. Autism is a widespread illness with 1 in 150 childern being diagnosed with this illness - outpacing cancer, diabetes and aids combined. And there is no cure. It costs our nation over 35 billion dollars every year and receives less than 5% - yes 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases; for example Leukemia, and muscular dystrophy.
Our goal is to make this an annual event and we aim to raise ... twenty-five thousand dollars in the
second year. $25,000.
The funds will be donated to the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at USF to assist them in providing ABA services to the children and families who need them, but who cannot afford them.
Who's organizing?
The Tampa Interbay Rotary club is a group of professionals and friends
committed to making a difference in our community and in the world.
We meet every Thursday for lunch.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders
united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high
ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and
peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide,
approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000
Rotary clubs.
When you sign up you will be directed to our Event page on Active.com.
If you cannot cycle, you can always make a Donation online.