Center Ride Update: New Producer, Kick-Off Party and More!
Hello Riders, Crew and Friends:
We are so excited about the upcoming Ride, and in fact, this annual event has been raising critical funds for the Center’s HIV/AIDS related programs and services for 18 years, all the way back to 1995! There are many things in the works, but I wanted to countdown the Top 5…
Our registration and fundraising pages are up and running for both individuals and teams. This Boston to New York cycling journey is set for September 21-23. If you aren’t already one of the fast-growing number of people to register, please do so here.
4. Party Time
We are putting together a celebratory kick-off event at the Center on Monday, April 16th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. It will be an opportunity to meet fellow riders and crew, sign up, introduce new friends, potential riders and donors to the Center, and bid for fantastic raffle items including a free massage, gift cards, and tickets to upcoming Center events. An official RSVP invitation will be out soon, but in the meantime please save the date!
3. Fundraising
The ride has already received many pledges, and our website is ready and waiting for you. A special shout out to an amazing (and new) rider named Anthony, who already brought in the most number of donors so far. Go Anthony! He’ll join our kick-off celebration on April 16th (and P.S., is the masseur behind the raffle item!) Come meet Anthony and schedule your appointment.
2. Producer
After a great deal of research, due diligence and thoughtful consideration, we are thrilled to announce the selection of LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc. as our 2012 Ride producer. An event production and marketing agency headquartered in New York, LeadDog has a passion for, and extensive experience in, logistical support and production for run, walk, and bike events across the country. LeadDog excels in creating and executing unique events that advance causes, delivering impeccable support and an inspiring experience to each participant. They maintain multi-year relationships with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Cancer Society, and Wildlife Conservation Society, among others. Come meet some of the LeadDog team who will be working on our Ride at the April 16th kick-off event – they are excited to meet you!
1. You
Speaking of you, I can’t thank you enough for all you do to support our life-saving and life-enhancing HIV/AIDS programs. Your efforts truly change lives: “Dan” is an immigrant who came to the Center on the brink of suicide after his health began deteriorating as a result of his HIV positive status. Center counselors gave him the emotional and mental help to cope with the difficulties of being an undocumented immigrant and HIV positive. Through the community of resources and support the Center is able to provide, Dan not only found personal stability, he is thriving! On behalf of the Center staff, and all of the clients like Dan we serve each and every day, thank you!
As always, if you have any questions feel free to contact me or Jose at 212.620.7310, and I look forward to seeing all of you on the 16th!
Your fellow rider,
Glennda Testone
