AngelRideCT Charity for Children with Cancer.OLD LYME Old Lyme (līm), residential and resort town (1990 pop. 6,535), New London co., SE Conn., on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Connecticut River; settled c.1655, inc. 1855. , Conn. -- Angel Charitable Trust The arrangement by which real or Personal Property given by one person is held by another to be used for the benefit of a class of persons or the general public. (ACT), today announced that it will hold its Second Annual AngelRideCT cycling event to help raise money for children with cancer on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 2005. Last Memorial Day weekend witnessed the successful inaugural AngelRideCT!, a beautiful and challenging 130-mile bicycling event across the State of Connecticut. The ride was organized by the all-volunteer ACT to benefit families and children with cancer and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a residential summer camp and year-round center for seriously ill children located in Ashford, Connecticut. All services are provided free of charge based upon contributions received from thousands of individuals, and hundreds of corporations, (started by Paul Newman Noun 1. Paul Newman - United States film actor (born in 1925) Newman, Paul Leonard Newman for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases). This year, ACT will again organize the ride with the goal of making it even bigger and better. Using the same route as last year, the ride will pass through some of Connecticut's most beautiful countryside as it runs past pristine pris·tine adj. 1. a. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization. b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow. 2. streams, through magnificent forests, and over rolling farmland on its way to the Sound. With a layover lay·o·ver n. A short stop or break in a journey, usually imposed by scheduling requirements. Noun 1. layover - a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" stopover, stop at the extraordinary Hole in the Wall Gang camp and a fun celebratory finish in Mystic Mystic, rivers, United States Mystic. 1 River, c.10 mi (16 km) long, rising in SE Conn. and flowing S past Old Mystic and Mystic villages to the Long Island Sound. Mystic Seaport, a maritime museum, is at its mouth. 2 River, c. sponsored by Mohegan Sun The Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino located in the village of Uncasville in the town of Montville, Connecticut, U.S., is the world's second largest casino. It is located on 240 acres (0 km) along the banks of Thames River. , we guarantee that this will be a two-day experience riders and volunteers will never forget. Being unique is what makes AngelRideCT special: --100 percent of the funds raised go toward helping kids with cancer and the Hole in the Wall Gang camp. --Stay overnight at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp; indoors, food, showers and entertainment. --The only ride across Connecticut for charity. --The distance is 130 miles over two days. --A single day ride of 50 miles (day two only) is also available. --It is not a race; you ride at your own pace. --Registration fee for the 2-day ride $75; minimum fundraising requirement is $1,000. --Registration for the second day only is $ 25; minimum fundraising requirement is $ 1,000 (no first day only ride). --Teams are welcome (although the team as a whole must meet the individual fundraising requirement for each member). --Fully supported with sag wagons, medical facilities, bike techs, motorcycle escort, rider, bicycle & luggage transportation, meals and accommodations. --Official food stops every 15-20 miles. --Rider safety clinic (mandatory) before the start. --Training tips, on-site exercise physiologist, massage therapists. The Angel Charitable Trust organization, started in 2003 by Lynn McCarthy and Fred Brooke, is named after Angela "Angel" Uihlein, who contracted acute lymphoblastic leukemia acute lymphoblastic leukemia n. Abbr. ALL Lymphoblastic leukemia occurring mainly in older adults, characterized by rapid onset and progression of symptoms. Also called acute lymphocytic leukemia. in 2002. ACT raises money through athletic endurance events with the goal of providing every newly cancer-diagnosed child in Connecticut with a new laptop computer to assist with academics and provide a connection with their peers fighting the same battle. In the summers of 2002, 2003, 2004 ACT hosted open water swimming events distancing 14, 103 and 65 miles respectively. In 2004, ACT added the 130-mile bicycle event AngelRideCT. More information about AngelRideCT or Angel Charitable Trust, you can visit the website at: www.angelcharitabletrust.org |
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