Camp Boggy Creek Hosts 4th Annual Challenge Ride
Eustis, FL (PRWEB) April 08, 2014 -- The 4th Annual Challenge Ride cycling event, presented by Wishes by Wyndham and Wyndham Vacation Ownership, to benefit Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, FL will take place on September 6, 2014. Registration is now available for riders at http://www.campboggycreek.org/challengeride. Cyclists can sign up as a team or as individuals.
Cyclists will have the option of a 40 or 60 mile route through Lake County, or a 15 mile off-road route in Seminole State Forest. Individual riders are challenged to raise at least $250 and teams to raise an average of $250 per rider. All cyclists will have a personalized fundraising webpage to assist with promoting their ride and allow supporters to donate directly toward their goals. The event, which starts and ends at Camp, includes breakfast, stocked rest stops and SAG vehicles, post-event showers and a catered lunch.
The Challenge Ride goal is $225,000 for Camp Boggy Creek. All funds raised will give children with serious illnesses and their family members the opportunity to enjoy a life-changing camping experience free of charge, in a safe and medically-sound camp environment.
Tracy Draper, a cycling enthusiast and event committee member, shared, “Each and every time I roll onto Camp Boggy Creek I sense how special the Camp is. You just know that children’s lives are changed there. I always look forward to attending the Challenge Ride, because I can join other cyclists who share a common concern for the campers and know that with our support we can continue to change these children’s lives.”
The Challenge Ride is presented by Wishes by Wyndham, and Wyndham Vacation Ownership. Other sponsors include Golden Corral, SeaWorld, Cessna, Quarles and Brady and Private Wealth Management. For more information visit http://www.campboggycreek.org/challengeride.
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About Camp Boggy Creek
Founded in 1996, Camp Boggy Creek is a year-round medical camp for children with serious illnesses. Co-founded by actor/philanthropist Paul Newman and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the camp offers week-long summer sessions and family retreat weekends at no charge to the children or families. Located in Eustis, Florida, the 232-acre nonprofit serves children ages 7–16 that have been diagnosed with chronic or life-threatening conditions. The camp is entirely funded by generous donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and healthcare partners. Camp Boggy Creek is a proud member of SeriousFun Children's Network. Learn more by visiting campboggycreek.org.
Catherine McManus, Camp Boggy Creek, (352) 483-4124, [email protected]
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