When it comes to our first responders and our military, we can put our political differences aside in this country and simply be patriots one and all. On Saturday, April 29th, 2017 there is that opportunity at East Whiteland Fire Company (205 Conestoga Rd, Malvern, PA 19355)
I am asking you if you have the time to kindly turn out to cheer on the cyclists who are part of the Face of America Ride which has two different branches that meet at historic Gettysburg PA.
Since 1987, this Holbrook, New York-based non-profit World Team Sports has created and directed dozens of inclusive outdoor sporting events for adaptive and able-bodied athletes. From coast to coast and around the world, our organization’s cross-country bicycle rides, challenging team competitions, high mountain climbs, water sports challenges and events for athletes of all ages have changed lives through sports.
Our Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride is their most popular event, with hundreds of riders annually. Since 2010, it has been one of the largest non-competitive charitable rides in the mid-Atlantic region.
Adaptive military veterans, along with currently active military and retired military from all service branches, will join first responders and civilian athletes for Face of America. Participating athletes can select between two distinctive routes ending in Gettysburg. This year for the very first time, here in Chester County, East Whiteland Fire Company is a pit stop for these wonderful men and women.
Yes, it’s true, East Whiteland Fire Company is for the first time a comfort station host for this national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports‘ two-day Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to historic Gettysburg . Not only is it cool that they are participating in this way, it’s a real honor!
Please come out to this very special event and show your support for the riders by waving American flags (provided) as they come off the trail and ride into the East Whiteland Fire company!
This may be one of the most inspiring sporting events you’ll ever experience. The route, which culminates in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was developed to remember the exceptional sacrifices that First Respondors and Veterens and have made throughout our history in protecting our communities and our nation.
For more information please email Ms. Debbie Abel at abeldeb88@gmail.com or click on
http://worldteamsports.org/face-of-america-gettysburg-2017-1/ .
It is also important to note that I was told East Whiteland Fire Company’s own Mike Matkovic has been a part of this race.
Look, these men and women are the living embodiment of service above self, so as a way to say “thank you for your service” please turn out on Saturday, April 29th from 7:45 AM to 9 AM and cheer on these riders and show your support for them and the fire company as they come off the trail and ride into the East Whiteland Fire company!
I had never heard of this organization until Debbie Abel sent me the website link. I went to the web page and I watched this short little YouTube video:
I had tears running down my face within moments. These folks, our military and first responders are the real deal. These are our American Heroes.
Come cheer them on!
Saturday, April 29th 7:45 AM – 9 AM (please arrive at 7:45 as per event page)
East Whiteland Fire Company 205 Conestoga Rd, Malvern, PA 19355