Event News
12th Annual Ridin’ for Research Event to Benefit the MACC Fund
Over 300 indoor cycling, Zumba and yoga enthusiasts are expected to participate in the 12th Annual Ridin' for Research, an ultra-endurance fitness fundraising event benefiting the MACC Fund - Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc. which supports research into the effective treatments and cures of childhood cancer and related blood disorders.
The MACC Fund is leading the fight against childhood cancer and related blood disorders. The primary beneficiary of MACC Fund support is the Midwest Children's Cancer Center with research conducted in the MACC Fund Research Center of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Research is also conducted at the Paul Carbone Cancer Center of the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
Ridin' for Research will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Ben Franklin Elementary School in Menomonee Falls. The indoor cycling bikes are donated by Elite Sports Clubs, YMCAs of Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Athletic Club.
Since its 2001 inception, Ridin' for Research has tripled in participation and given more than $975,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, with over $575,000 of this amount going to the MACC Fund.
The participation fee varies for each activity ($15 to $25) and pledges are required for the indoor cycling sessions. Everyone receives a great t-shirt, water bottle, goody bag, fresh fruit and high-energy snacks. Support throughout the event is provided by the UW-Milwaukee's Women's Basketball team under the direction of Coach Sandy Botham. Space is limited and the event is filling up quickly!
Ridin' for Research is sponsored by Milwaukee Express Movers, Leadership Menomonee Falls, Menomonee Falls School District, Elite Sports Clubs, Milkus & Lofy, S.C., Emery's Third Coast Tri-Shops, Exciting Events, David Hobbs Honda, and Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers. Participating facilities include Aurora, Bally Total Fitness, Curves, CYGA, Core Essence, Elite Sports Clubs, JCC, Gold's, Le Club, Milwaukee Athletic Club, Mukwonago Athletic Club, Be Fitness, Peace Yoga Studio, Princeton, Westwood, Innovative, Sneakers, Tri-Faster, WAC, YMCA, and more.
Call the MACC Fund at 414-955-5830 for more information as to how you can volunteer or participate in this great event or register online at www.ridin4research.org.
Colleen O'Neil Moran
Development Officer
MACC Fund, Inc.
10000 W. Innovation Drive, Suite 135
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226
414.955.5830
Fax: 414.955.6170
