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Guide Dog Foundation Stroll & Roll 2014 - NEW EVENT & LOCATION !!!

    Date and Time of Event: 
    Sun, 09/28/2014 (All day)

    Click Here to view Photo's from this year's Event

    SBRA sponsors the 25th Annual Fund Raising Event to benefit both the Guide Dog Foundation for the blind®. The foundation raises, trains, and furnishes guide dogs, free of charge, to people who are visually impaired or have other special needs, that seek the independence, mobility, and companionship a guide dog provides.

    Leaving from the The RINX, Hidden Pond Park, 660 Terry Road, Hauppauge, NY, rides range from a 10 mile fun ride to a challenging 63 miles. Depending on the length of the route, riders will tour Ronkonkoma, Holtsville, Yaphank, Rocky Point, and Wading River.

    For the past 25 years, the Guide Dog Foundation’s annual bike-a-thon has been one of their most popular events, and last year, their first Wag ‘n Walk dog walk had over 200 participants. This year, we have combined these events to create the inaugural Guide Dog Foundation Stroll & Roll.  On Sunday, September 28, 2014, please join us for this fun family, and pet friendly event to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation. Download the event brochure HERE, or visit: www.Stroll.GuideDog.org

    All registered participants will enjoy fun festivities throughout the day.
    A welcome ceremony, live music, assistance dog demonstrations, raffles and door prizes. Fun activities for all !!
    Lunch available for a $5.00 (donation) from noon to 3:00 pm.

    You can "Roll"

    Bike riders will now leave from The Rinx at Hidden Pond Park in Hauppauge. SBRA has developed new and exciting routes through central Long Island, ranging from flat terrains for casual riders to challenging courses for experienced bikers.

    The 10, 20, and 32 mile tours are escorted by volunteer marshals from SBRA. The 52 and 63 mile tours are unescorted. Riders are provided with cue sheets, and roads are marked along the route.

    SAG support vehicles to assist riders with difficulties (click here for more details).
    Rest/water/food stops are available along the routes.

    If you want a more rugged ride, try the Rinx 1.25 mile mountain bike trail. This is an un-escorted ride; start anytime between 8 and 10 a.m. Make one, two, or three loops. This mountain bike trail is a fun way to ride off the road. Trail instructions will be provided.

    Helmets are required for all riders.
    This event date is Rain or Shine.

    Or you can "Stroll"

    Don’t feel up to “rolling”? Why not “stroll” instead? Take an easy hike through Hidden Pond Park on our family-friendly 2-mile dog walk. (No dog? No problem! Just pack up the kids or bring a few friends and come for a beautiful day in the park.)

    Pre-register by September 10, 2014 to get your FREE Stroll & Roll event t-shirt.
    (while supplies last; maximum 2 shirts per family).
    Registered participants will also have a chance to win a great door prize.

    NOTE: You must be pre-registered to receive a free shirt. Maximum of 2 shirts for a family registration.
    Online registeration ends September 24.

    Registration Information - One registration fee covers both the ride and walk.

    Individual Registration:
    $40 early registration (reduced fee early registration until July 31, 2014)
    $50 registration
    $20 children (17 and under) Parental permission and signed release form is required.

    Family Registration (up to 2 adults and 2 children 17 and under):
    $60 early family registration (reduced fee early registration until July 31, 2014)
    $75 family registration

    Virtual Registration:
    $25 Create your own run or walk in your community and receive a souvenir Stroll & Roll t-shirt.

    Registration is also available on day of event.

    Mail-in Registration Forms:
    2014 Information and Registration form in PDF format. (Click Here)

    You can also Register Online now using the Guide Dog Foundation Registration Page (Click Here or on the paw below)

    We encourage you to get sponsors for your “roll” or “stroll.”
    Participants who raise $75–$200 or $200 or more will receive exclusive gifts.
    Every dollar raised helps the Guide Dog Foundation place assistance dogs with people with disabilities.
     
    Create your own personal fundraising page and get all your friends involved!
    You can add your own message, photos, and videos, and set your own goal. And you’ll be able to see at a glance how you’re doing.
     
    It easy to do. Here’s how:
    Go to www.Stroll.GuideDog.org to register, and follow the instructions from there.
    Questions? Please call us at 631-930-9054
    Click Here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

    SBRA Event Coordinators: Jeff and Brenda Meyer, Bob DeVito
    Inquiries: guide_dog_ride@SBRAweb.org

         

    SBRA is a member of bicyclelongisland.org.


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