It's Not Too Late! Register Now for the 2008 Ride to Change the Future
You know the old saying: "April showers bring...the opportunity to raise money for the development of an early-detection test for ovarian cancer."
OK, so that's not quite how it goes, but the fact remains: You still have time to register for the 2008 Ride to Change the Future!
Sign up now and mark your calendars for the event in your area:
Atlanta--April 26
Birmingham--April 13
Broomfield, CO--April 26
You can register to complete the six-hour indoor-cycling ride on your own, or join as a team and share the ride!
More than 200 people have already signed up--add your name to the list TODAY! All the info you need to get started is available at OvarianCycle.org, including donation requirements, training info and participating clubs.
Can't Do for the Whole Ride? Here Are Five Ways You Can Still Be Part of the Action!
Whether you're a past participant or just aren't able to commit to all six hours of this year's event, you can still support the 2008 Ride to Change the Future!
Here are five easy ways:
1) Register with a team
If you recruit five other riders, you each only need to complete one hour of the ride, and your donation minimum is reduced to $200 each. Get more info about registering as a team at www.OvarianCycle.org!
Speaking of teams, we'd like to give a big shout-out to our current top fundraising teams for the 2008 Ride to Change the Future:
| Acme | $5,903 |
| OC Board | $5,838 |
| Cure for Sure: Cycle Sisters | $4,865 |
| Jennifer's Fight Club | $2,460 |
| The Luxe Levin Girls | $2,380 |
Get your team together now and see if you can get your name on this list, too!
2) Make a general donation to Ovarian Cycle
Your contribution will be counted toward the total amount raised by the 2008 Ride to Change the Future, and as always, your donation is tax-deductible.
It's easy to donate online at www.OvarianCycle.org! You can make a general donation or, if you know someone riding in this year's event, you can sponsor a participant directly.
3) Contribute to our silent auction and rider gift bags
On the day of the ride, we'll be holding a silent auction featuring a variety of items for riders and supporters to bid on--and that's where you come in!
We're looking for item donations of all kinds: sports tickets gift certificates, vacation rentals, original artwork, theater tickets, you name it!
We'll also be handing out gift bags to all 200 riders, offering you or your company the perfect opportunity to contribute branded pens, Post-its, coupons or any other item you'd like to include.
If you would like to donate an item or refer another potential donor, please contact Katherine Kinser (katherine.kinser@ovariancycle.org).
4) Come to the event on April 26 and Catch a Ride for $75/hour
If you're one of those people who always wait until the last minute, we have bikes for you, too! Just show up to Midtown Athletic Club on the day of the ride and you can Catch a Ride for an hour with a $75 donation--no sweat (well, at least until you get on the bike).
5) Show up to cheer on your friends and family!
We welcome everyone to come out Midtown Athletic Club on Saturday, April 26, to bid on the fabulous items in our silent auction and to cheer on all of our riders as they celebrate the 2008 Ride to Change the Future!
Support Ovarian Cycle in Style! -- Shop New "Rebel with a Cause" T-Shirts
It takes a tough attitude to take on ovarian cancer, and now you can show your spirit and support with brand-new T-shirts by local artist Rose Stransky!
Starting at $15, this hip, stylish tees are available in white short-sleeve, baseball shirt with black sleeves or fitted ladies cut. And for each T-shirt you purchase, the artist will donate a portion of the proceeds directly to Ovarian Cycle and the 2008 Ride to Change the Future!
Tell the world you're not going to let ovarian cancer win this fight! Contact Rose at
rose@designablesinc.com to order.
Thank You to "Menopause The Musical" for Raising a Total Donation of... Keep Reading to Find Out How Much!
Thank you to everyone who made "Menopause The Musical" Donation Month a huge success!
Throughout March, a portion of every ticket sold for "Menopause the Musical" at 14th Street Playhouse was donated to Ovarian Cycle.
Atlanta theatergoers made the show a hit--and helped raise an astounding $4,151!
Thank you again to everyone who saw the show and to "Menopause the Musical" for their continued support!
Hummingrose Jewelry supports Ovarian Cycle--Shop Online Now!
Check out the selection of jewelry at hummingrose.etsy.com! Artist Mimi Epstein will donate 10% of all proceeds during the month of April to Ovarian Cycle. Browse earrings, necklaces, and pendants--even order a custom piece!
Look for the Teal Leaves Necklace at the silent auction on April 26th!
