» Photos from our 2010 Cycle
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
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.