There are many ways Rotarians serve their communities and Rotary.On Saturday, July 22, three District 7910 Rotarians found a new path to do that: They participated in “The Epic Ride,” a charity fundraiser organized by Warren Green. This year, John Marchiony and Rob Mosher joined the ride, and Weston-Wayland president Katya Portnaya apparated at the 100-mile mark with water and snacks.
Collectively, the riders are raising money for eight charities, including The Rotary Foundation and the District 7910 Charity Fund.
Riders Rob, Warren and John at the Train Bridge in Bourne.
The Epic is a one-day, 160 mile bike ride from Wellesley to Provincetown, which follows much the same route as the Pan-Mass Challenge. Riders bike to raise awareness and money for the charitable causes that are meaningful to them. This year, the charities included: The Rotary Foundation; the Multiple Sclerosis Society; the Dana Farber Cancer Institute; the Soldier Suicide Foundation; the Audubon Society; the Alzheimers Foundation; and others.Warren Green said, “The challenge of this epically long ride reminds each of us of the challenges faced by the charities and people for whom we are raising funds. Our sponsors respond to our commitment, embodied in our embracing an extreme physical challenge. Seeing what we are doing, they generously contribute money and good wishes. I’m always amazed when sponsors tell me, ‘Thank you for giving me the chance to support an important cause.’”
If you are moved to support the riders’ epic effort, you can donate to The Rotary Foundation or the District 7910 Charity Fund: https://go.rotary7910gives.org/cycle2serve To sponsor the MS Society, Pan-Mass Challenge, or Fenway Community Health’s LGBTQ clinic, please visit this page that has links to all the charities the team is riding to support.