We raised funds for Roswell Park, celebrated cancer survivors, paid tribute to those we’ve lost and shared in the passion that connects us all: finding cures for cancer
The Ride for Roswell’s Celebration of Hope happens the Friday night before ride day. It’s the kick-off to the ride with a special ceremony held at UB. Peloton riders start at Roswell with a tribute honoring Roswell Park patients. It is a 12-mile police-escorted procession where riders bike in a 2 by 2 formation. There is a torch lit at Roswell and brought to UB which carries the spirit of the Ride community and connects Roswell and UB locations.
Before the Peloton riders come in there is a “parade of teams” where teams march and hold up their team banner.
This year, Team Wheel Strong had 2 Peloton Riders – Kortney Keyes & Emry Moore. Pledging to raise a minimum of $2,500.
Team Wheel Strong had a total of 62 riders this year.
Total amount raised: $52,961.94.
Team Captains:
• Eliot Jimerson
• Geneva Locke
• Kortney Keyes
• Mike Mitten
Council & Executives:
• Eliot Jimerson
• Tina Abrams
• Matt Pagels
SGC was a key supporter of Team Wheel Strong this year. Ride for Roswell offers nine different routes ranging from 4 miles to 100 miles. Recreational, Endurance, River, Country & Canada. Riders can sign-up at the age of 1. Wheel Strong fundraises year-round and in Cattaraugus they take can donations at Can Kings in Irving, which brings in an average of $200 a month. The Wheel Strong Annual Meat Raffle is Team Wheel Strong’ biggest fundraiser of the year held in early spring, right before Easter. Their other fundraising efforts include 300 club raffle tickets, basket raffles at vendor days, 50/50 raffles, Valentine’s Day raffle, Mother’s Day raffle, and Father’s Day raffle. Team Wheel Strong also holds a bike event for the youth during Community Fair week. Way to go Team Wheel Strong!!!
For more info and pics, visit Team Wheel Strong’s page:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rideforroswell/albums/
