Event Information
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Welcome to Memory Ride 2009:
Ride for a cause. Ride for a cure.
Funds:
90% of money raised by Memory Ride participants funds the Memory Ride grant awarded through the Alzheimer's Association's research grants program. 10% of the proceeds stays in Massachusetts to help fund programs and services.
The Alzheimer's Association research grants program supports core goals of the Association's mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Thanks to donors, the Association has become the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. As a result of the wonderful effort put forth by the 2008 Memory Ride, two Memory Ride research grants were awarded. The recipients of the grant were: Dorene M. Rentz, Psy.D. from Bringham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. and Angela L. Jefferson, Ph.D. from Boston University
For more information on the work they are doing, please visit the Alzheimer's Association website
The Route:
More experienced riders will enjoy the 62, 100 and 125 mile ride through the scenic landscapes of Central Massachusetts. If you are new to biking and are looking for a first-time challenge to take with your friends and family or make a personal goal for yourself, sign up for the 25 mile option.
Teams:
Forming and joining a Memory Ride team is a great way to get friends, family and co-workers together for a fun and rewarding day. Teams can be made up of riders and volunteers. The fundraising minimums are all added together so team members can help each other out when it comes to raising money.
Don't forget that corporate matching gifts that come in before September 1, 2009 do count towards your fundraising minimums. Contact Lori Coburn at 617-868-6718 for more information. For a list of companies that offer matching gifts, click here. |
| Event Location: |
The 13th Annual Memory Ride will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Devens, MA. There will be four distance options: 25, 62, 100 and 125 mile.
*Pre-event registration is required.
While you wait for your rider to return, there are many activities you can do in
Devens: hike, take part in children's activities, cheer on the riders at cheering stations and much more! You can also VOLUNTEER!
Need directions? Click here for a map
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| Event Schedule: |
| The 25 mile option will begin at 9:30 am from Devens Museum Field. | 7/25/2009 9:30 am - 5:00 pm | | The 62 mile option will begin at 8:00 am from Devens Museum Field. | 7/25/2009 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | | The 100 mile option will begin at 6:30 am from Devens Museum Field. | 7/25/2009 6:30 am - 5:00 pm | | The 125 mile option will begin at 6:30 am from Devens Museum Field | 7/25/2009 6:30 am - 5:00 pm | | Early registration on Friday, July 24, 2009 is from 4 pm to 8 pm. | 7/24/2009 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | Join us for a Friday evening pasta dinner from 5 pm to 8 pm to meet other riders and share your stories. | 7/24/2009 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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| Fees: |
25 Mile Participant Rider: $50.00
Registration fee includes a t-shirt and one raffle ticket
The fundraising minimum is $300.
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62 Mile Participant Rider: $50.00
The registration fee includes a t-shirt and one raffle ticket
The fundraising minimum is $750.
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100 Mile Participant Rider: $50.00
The registration fee includes a t-shirt and one raffle ticket
The fundraising minimum is $1,000.
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125 Mile: $50.00
The registration fee includes a t-shirt and one raffle ticket
The fundraising minimum is $1,000.
Riders wishing to complete the 125 mile ride MUST have a road bike.
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| Rewards: |
| | | Participant Level | Ten-Gears ($10,000.00 + )
Receive photo and story in Alzheimer's Association newsletter and on Memory Ride website, 2008 Memory Ride cycling jersey, Memory Ride plaque of achievement, recognition in the Alzheimer's Association annual report and your name in the 2010 brochure and on a board at the event. |
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High-Gears ($5,000.00 - $9,999.00)
Receive 2009 Memory Ride cycling jersey, Memory Ride plaque of achievement, recognition in the Alzheimer's Association annual report and newsletter and your name in the 2010 brochure and on a board at the event. |
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Spinners ($2,500.00 - $4,999.00)
Receive Memory Ride framed certificate of achievement, recognition in the Alzheimer's Association annual report and newsletter your name in the 2010 brochure and on a board at the event. |
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| | | Team Level | Ten-Gear Team ($10,000.00 + )
Plaque for team captain with letter from board chair for all team members, recognition on Memory Ride website and in newsletter and annual report. Team's name in 2009 Memory Ride brochure and on board at the event. |
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High-Gears Team ($5,000.00 - $9,999.00)
Framed certificate for team captain with letter from board chair for all team members, recognition on Memory Ride website and in newsletter and annual report. Team's name in 2009 Memory Ride brochure and on board at the event. |
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