Fundraising Bike Tour

Seven people from Elk Grove will be bicycling across Iowa to raise funds for homeless people in our area. They will be riding in the 39th annual Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). Over 10,000 bicyclers will be participating in the seven-day ride that covers 472 miles and includes 21,406 feet of climbing.

John Platt and Frank Lucia in their RAGBRAI Bicycle Shirts.

John Platt, Penny Pinard, Dave Hieronimus, Arnie Vierra, John van Doren, Wendy Wyles and Frank Lucia will be pedaling for PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), a program provided by Elk Grove Food Bank Services.

PATH is a program that assists homeless families and individuals. The Program helps clients out of homelessness, provides basic necessities, connects clients to local resources, provides case management, and assistance in learning life skills. The goal of PATH is to assist the homeless population of Elk Grove towards self-sufficiency and greater independence.

EGFBS is accepting donations to sponsor these "magnificent seven" across Iowa. 100 percent of all donations contributed will go directly to assisting the homeless in Elk Grove through the PATH program. The cyclists suggest several options to support their efforts:

1. Contribute an amount on a per mile basis. RAGBRAI is 472 miles.
   
2. Make a donation for each day of the ride. The "seven" will be pedaling for seven days.
   
3. Consider a donation for the age of the eldest member of the team - John Platt is 75 years old and will be riding in his ninth RAGBRAI.
   

Please mail your donation to:

Elk Grove Food Bank Services

ATTN: PATH

P. O. Box 1447

Elk Grove, CA 95759