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Thank you for your interest
in the fourth annual Midnight Ride for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St. Jude, the largest childhood cancer research center in the United States,
treats children with catastrophic illnesses regardless of their ability to pay.
I hope you'll join us for
this police-escorted midnight bicycle ride through the streets of Peoria.
Choose a 5-mile or 10-mile course and ride at your own pace. This is not a
race - it's an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, get a little
exercise, celebrate your good health and support children who are not so
fortunate.
Mechanics from local bike shops will be on site to make sure your bicycle is ready for the
ride. After the event, enjoy breakfast at Butcher Block, which has
generously agreed to open its doors to feed the hungry riders.
Please remember that this event would not be possible without the generosity of
our sponsors. Their support goes way beyond financial contributions.
Their willingness to help St. Jude and their enthusiasm for this event are an
inspiration. They understand the remarkable care St. Jude provides to
children with cancer - and when asked for donations, they offered without
hesitation. I hope you show your gratitude by patronizing their
businesses. These are local business owners who run their companies with
the same hearts and minds that support St. Jude.
Thanks to all our volunteers. Because of their generous donations of time
and talent, this ride has been organized without administrative costs - allowing
even more of the proceeds to go directly to the children of St. Jude.
Thanks again for your support.
Have fun and be safe.
TOM HAEFLI
FOUNDER, MILES FOR SMILES
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