Did you have to worry about the cost of athletic equipment when you were a kid? Some families have to choose between paying for essentials (food, clothing, and shelter) and buying the equipment their child needs to participate in a sport of their choice.
The Youth Athletic Foundation (YAF) assists children on the Cape in need by:
1. Providing grants to purchase specific sports equipment from local vendor partners; and/or,
2. Covering the registration costs associated with a particular sport or activity.
School personnel and social service organizations coordinate with The Youth Athletic Foundation to identify children in need and make recommendations to YAF for funding.They trust their partners to accurately assess need so that they may serve only those who would otherwise be unable to participate in the sport of their choice.
I am riding 100 miles in support of this important cause and hope you will consider donating towards my ride. 100% of your donation goes right to the YAF.
Thank you for the consideration... Emily
Youth Athletic Foundation - 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
Youth Athletic Foundation is taking part in the Second Summer Cycle beacause we believe in athletics and think that this cycling event will highlight a great athletic ability and the funds raised will be essential to the Foundation meeting our goals. While we have committed to having 10 riders and volunteers, we have a goal of 40.
Providing Assistance to Children
The Youth Athletic Foundation (YAF) assists children in need by:
1. Purchasing specific sports equipment from local vendor partners; and/or,
2. Covering the registration costs associated with a particular sport or activity.