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Minnesota charity ride sets records in its 10th year
The team held its 6th Annual Pre-Ride dinner to the UHCCF Century Ride on Saturday night, bringing together sponsors, employees, volunteers, friends, and fundraisers under one tent at Hopkin’s Oak Ridge Country Club.
The evening kicked off with attendees being greeted by professional riders Madeline Bemis, Leigh Ann Ganzar, and Olivia Ray, while Rally Cycling pro mechanics Bob Gregorio and Jose Alcala handled participants’ bike fitting needs.
During dinner, the team led a presentation about the foundation’s impact on those in need and how appreciative the team was to have been involved. The Century Ride raised $1,000,000 that will be used to fund children’s medical grants.
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- “Bicycle Bob” Gregorio is a staple at the UHCCF Hope Rides.
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- Operations chief Jacob Erker catches up with CFO Meagan Hazzout and her family.
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- Olivia and Madeline were happy to reunite with Leigh Ann.
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- What’s a party without a swag table?
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- Dave Wichmann, one of the founding members of the ride, signs a jersey for a grant recipient.
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- Communication director Tom Soladay emceed the evening’s presentation.
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- UHCCF President Matt Peterson spoke on behalf of the foundation.
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- Wichmann recalled the rainy morning bike ride that started it all 10 years ago.
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- Adam Hjerpe and his son Steven accepted a gift from managing director Charles Aaron for their year’s of support to the foundation.
