Local fundraiser bike ride for cancer research raised a record for Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. Brett’s Ride for Rhabdo raised $84,000 with the help of just over 700 cyclists including myself. In October of 2006 Brett’s ride for Rhabdo increased it’s giving from 2005 by more than 50% and four times the amount the first year. With the help of local cyclists this organization wants to raise $100,000 during the next ride, October 7, 2007. “We’ve come to realize there are a number of young people in this area who are affected by cancer,” Mark Gosnell said. “A large number of those kids end up at Brenner. I hope other centers will se what is being done at Brenner and the money being spent for research, and do more.”
Brett Gosnell was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma cancer and he founded this great charitable ride called Brett’s Ride. After his death his father, Mark, said he would continue this great charitable ride every year as long as one rider shows up to participate. This is one of the greatest public relations articles because it is an article that shows how a non-profit organization includes corporate and individual donors for a common goal. This public relations article keeps the cycling community pleased as they shown that supporting Brett’s Ride goes towards a good outcome. The newspaper printing this article helped Brett’s Ride for Rhabdo, a non-profit organization, thank there supports and let them know that the money was used for an excellent cause. This will bring supports back year after year.
If you or someone you know wants to contribute to the unbelievable charity started by a boy in high school please send checks to Brett’s Ride for Rhabdo, P.O. Box 5314, Hickory, NC 28603. Brett’s Ride for Rhabdo and the supports of this organization have made it to Cycling Andrew’s “Honest Cyclist List.”
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