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11/16/2014 11:00 PMSHiFT Cycling and Amanda’s Angels are teaming up to host a Benefit Ride to help fight ALS and support local resident Amanda Bernier on Sunday, November 23 at 9:30 am.
At 9:30 am, SHiFT Instructors Nichole Boucino and Sarah Celotto will lead a indoor cycling class in honor of Amanda. In lieu of a class fee, participants make minium donation of $1 per mile donation for every mile they ride (approximately 15-20). Sign up for a spot at www.shiftcycling.com/class-schedule. Riders set up an account but the class is complimentary.
At the same time a bake sale and silent auction will be happening in the studio to raise more money for Amanda. Stop by from 8-10:30 am and buy some yummy goodies and a cup of coffee. Participate in the silent auction raffle with some awesome donations - Roberts Food Center, Poppies Resale Boutique, Klein’s Golf Range, New Haven Apizza and Bakery, J. Hortons, Madison Wine Shop, Duvig Brewing Company, Spirits of Madison, Madison Cheese Shop, Massage Therapist Kim Glassbrook, A Doorstep Dinner from The LIttle Chef that Could...
Amanda Bernier is a firefighter in Madison diagnosed with ALS (AKA Lou Gerhig’s disease) the day she found out she was pregnant with her first baby. She has the most aggressive form of the disease and was given a life expectancy is 1 to 1.5 years. Happily, she just had a healthy baby, however she continues to need help taking care of her escalating medical bills. A group of friends formed Amanda’s Angels to help coordinate the fundraising efforts.
For more information go to our facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/386483524847469/