Terriers Raise over $27,000 for Bike to the Beach
September 6, 2016 | Men's Lacrosse, Student-Athlete Academic Support Service
BOSTON - The Boston University men's lacrosse team raised over $27,000 for Bike to the Beach, a non-profit that raises money and awareness for autism.
This was the second straight year that the Terriers participated in the Bike to the Beach. Players and coaches completed a 100-mile ride from Boston to Newport, Rhode Island, on Sept. 3, which other team members supporting the riders at rest stops along the route. BU raised $27,135 for the cause, which was the most raised by any group that took part in the New England event. The Terriers surpassed their fundraising goal of $25,000 and more than doubled last year's total amount raised.
"I couldn't be prouder of our team and their efforts for this great cause," head coach Ryan Polley said. "Our 31 players, coaches, parents and friends did a great job perservering through a difficult challenge to complete an over 100-mile ride. We also received great support from our volunteers along the route who sacrificed their time to help support the riders."
Founded in 2007, Bike to the Beach's mission is to raise funds and awareness for autism, while promoting fun and fitness through cycling. Donations are made to Autism Speaks and other local autism charities to aid in their efforts to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
To contribute to the Terriers' Bike to the Beach fundraising campaign click HERE
This was the second straight year that the Terriers participated in the Bike to the Beach. Players and coaches completed a 100-mile ride from Boston to Newport, Rhode Island, on Sept. 3, which other team members supporting the riders at rest stops along the route. BU raised $27,135 for the cause, which was the most raised by any group that took part in the New England event. The Terriers surpassed their fundraising goal of $25,000 and more than doubled last year's total amount raised.
"I couldn't be prouder of our team and their efforts for this great cause," head coach Ryan Polley said. "Our 31 players, coaches, parents and friends did a great job perservering through a difficult challenge to complete an over 100-mile ride. We also received great support from our volunteers along the route who sacrificed their time to help support the riders."
Founded in 2007, Bike to the Beach's mission is to raise funds and awareness for autism, while promoting fun and fitness through cycling. Donations are made to Autism Speaks and other local autism charities to aid in their efforts to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
To contribute to the Terriers' Bike to the Beach fundraising campaign click HERE
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