Welcome to the PMC Littleton Kids Ride!

On Sunday, June 5, 2011, Littleton will be hosting its third annual PMC Kids Ride! To date, we’ve had over 250 riders participate in the rides and they have raised over $15,000 for the Jimmy Fund! This year, we want to get more kids involved with this fun event and are hoping to have our total pass $25,000!

The event will once again be held in the parking lot of IBM (550 King Street, Littleton, MA) from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Kids age 3 – 13 years are invited to participate in one of our three closed loop courses. There will be a “Tykes on Trikes” Obstacle Course for our youngest, young, three wheeled riders, and a short, circular loop for novice cyclists, or those on training wheels. Our older, more advanced riders will face a more challenging course on the campus. Riders will ride the loops as many times as they determine to reach their personal goals.

We are thrilled to once again have Pedal Power mechanics on site checking helmets and bikes for safety. There will be entertainment throughout the event, including a bike decorating area, face painting, a DJ and dancing, raffle prizes and food.

Registration is $10 per rider, and includes a t-shirt and water bottle; there is no additional fundraising obligation. With respect to the PMC’s mission of raising money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund, we do suggest a minimum fundraising goal of $25 per rider. A cool part about the PMC Kid’s ride is its ability to engage kids in philanthropy-the PMC encourages kids to raise funds on their own. Be it through letters to friends and family or through a lemonade stand - kids are encouraged to get involved!!

Heavy Hitter: The PMC is offering a Heavy Hitters program again this year for its kid’s ride riders. Kids who raise at least $250 will receive a baseball cap and additional recognition from the PMC. It’s a great incentive for some of our more ambitious fundraisers!

Volunteers are always needed! Support your child or sibling by getting involved and volunteer at the event! Click on the volunteer tab to read a further description and to see what positions are available.

Logistics:

Registration: Shirts, water bottles, and rider numbers will be available for pick up prior to the ride, Friday, June 3 after 4 and Saturday, June 4 from 9-3. Address will be mailed to registered riders.

The day of the ride, registration opens at 8:00am for anyone who cannot stop by to pick up their shirts, etc. beforehand.

Safety Check: All riders are required to have their bikes and helmets checked for safety and Pedal Power will be on site to do this! Come early to avoid the lines!

The Ride: The ride will begin promptly at 9:15, following a brief opening ceremony. The ride routes will close at 10:30, at which time folks are invited to decorate bikes, dance/enjoy the DJ, and grab a bite to eat.

Please note: Use the entrance off of Route 119 to access the correct parking lot; please do not enter the grounds from other avenues as these are used by employees of the site. Thanks!!

Questions? Give us a call at 978-486-0131 or shoot us an email at jwando@verizon.net. Thanks!! Jonathan and Wendy