All three courses traveled through scenic and historic points of interest in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, the long course traversing through a total of six Valley towns.
Start and finish took place at PerkinElmer in Shelton, where riders were sent off and welcomed back by enthusiastic volunteers ringing cowbells. Volunteers included PCRC staff and board members, community leaders and teens from both the Shelton Youth Service Bureau and the United Way Youth Leadership Council. Riders and volunteers were treated to breakfast and a BBQ lunch as well as entertainment provided by the “Tune Squad.”
The First Annual Pedal for PCRC has raised over $28,000 so far and fundraising efforts will continue until Sept. 1.
The top fundraising team for the event was Fletcher-Thompson, whose team of five riders raised over $3,000.
Riders were tracked for comfort and safety by a team of SAG (Support and Gear) Vehicles and rider progress was reported back to event headquarters by volunteers from the Valley Amateur Radio Association.
Riders were tracked for comfort and safety by a team of SAG (Support and Gear) Vehicles and rider progress was reported back to event headquarters by volunteers from the Valley Amateur Radio Association.
PCRC Chief Executive Officer Michael Wynne said: “This event was a wonderful example of how people in the Valley come together to make incredible and fun things happen. We enjoyed support from individuals, corporations, municipal governments and youth groups. The reviews were outstanding and we are looking forward to building on this event in the future.”
PCRC Director of Development, Krista Colletta, coordinated the event. She said, “The success of this event is the result of the many hours and resources donated by our amazing Steering Committee. Partnering with PerkinElmer allowed this first-time event the instant visibility it needed for a roaring success. We are so thankful to all of our sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers especially our riders.”
PCRC is grateful for the enormous support provided as a result of this first-time signature event. The agency will utilize funds to support its compassionate work with children, families and the community to understand and cope with the effects of mental and behavioral illness in all aspects of young people’s lives.
Proceeds will provide the needed funding for increased demand of the critical services PCRC implements for the children and families in our community.
The above is taken from a press release from Krista Colletta, Director of Development, Parent Child Resource Center.
