Any money I raise by riding for the Cultural Center of Cape Cod will provide funding directly to its Learning and Education Department. The Center's learning programs serve youths and young adults who for various reasons need help and support, offering them classes, workshops, and mentoring. Hundreds of students from all over the Cape take part each year in these programs, which with your support will continue to grow year over year.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - Second Summer Cycle
A Charity Ride across Cape Cod
What:
Be part of the inaugural Second Summer Cycle! This is an exciting new event led
by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce-- a fully supported, cape wide, charity
ride benefiting 19 nonprofit organizations on Cape Cod. Ride a route of your
choosing: 30, 60+ or 100 miles on beautiful back roads (and the rail trail if you
choose).
100% of the funds raised by riders go directly to the beneficiary of their
choice.
Participate in a celebration at the end of the ride with food, music and
Barnstable Brewing beverages Second Summer Cycle Cans as memorabilia. Enjoy
a special day of riding the Cape landscape while also benefiting tens of thousands
of Cape Codders.
You don’t want to miss it!!!
When:
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Where:
The Century starts in Mashpee, The Metric Century (60+) in Sandwich and the 30
Mile Plus in Orleans. Safety is a top priority, expect support vehicles and police
presence, along with signage and volunteers along the route. All of the rides end
on the Outer Cape with a celebratory event for riders and volunteers.
The routes are not finalized yet. The permitting process is on going but we are very close.
Who are the beneficiaries?
The Non-Profits that benefit from this event include a wide range of Cape based
organizations-- those in the arts, human services, healthcare, economic
development and youth development:
American Red Cross-SE MA Chapter
Calmer Choice
Cape Abilities
Cape Cod Children’s Place
Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra
Cape Wellness Collaborative
CCYP (Cape Cod Young Professionals)
CHAMP Homes
Community Connections
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Duffy Health Center
Latham Centers
Love Live Local
Cape Symphony
Cape and Islands United Way
WE CAN (Women’s Empowerment through Cape Area Networking)
YMCA
Youth Athletic Foundation
A world-class, inclusive space that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and cultural exploration through exhibition, arts education and life-long learning, and music and events.
Below is a recent note from a parent about their daughter's experience at the Center.
"The Rise & Shine program was an absolute lifesaver for our daughter! At a time when she was hardly willing or able to go anywhere or do anything, she looked forward to getting up and going to pottery every week. At a time when the health care system was failing to meet her needs, the Rise & Shine program was there to help her work through things and express herself through her art."
Programming at the Center includes art exhibitions in five galleries, resident artist studios, a performance hall, a culinary arts center, recording studio, pottery studio, makerspace, and art classrooms.
Proceeds from this ride directly benefit our learning and education programs. The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is actively engaged in serving those who need us most through our education and Rise & Shine programs. In 2022 we brought on licensed mentors and educators trained to work with populations moving through grief and living with trauma. These incredible individuals are making their mark on both groups and individuals to provide quality experiences focused on the students' personal growth, skill-building, and emotional support. The need is ever increasing with calls coming in from parents seeking services for their children and human service organizations coming to the Center to participate in various educational experiences. There are many more students in our community who are in need and will thrive under our mentors' instruction and support. We are thankful for grants from individuals, foundations, and local cultural councils who recognize the value of this programming.