UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation's "Velo and Vines Ride" raises $120,000 for Medical Grants for Children

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (June 11, 2016) –Nearly 100 local and pro cyclists from Sonoma County and across the United States rode in the second annual Velo & Vines Century Ride in Healdsburg today, more than tripling the amount of funds raised this year for the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF).

UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team members Daniel Eaton and Chris Jones helped lead the 100-mile ride, which began at the Arnot-Roberts Winery and continued through the rolling hills and valleys of Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River – a signature cycling route in the region.

UnitedHealthcare executives, including UHCCF President Matt Peterson, also attended the event. The Velo & Vines Century Ride raised more than $120,000 for UHCCF, which provides medical grants that help children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their parents’ commercial health insurance plans.

Supporters cheered on the riders along the route, and each rest stop featured local musicians. The event ended with a celebration, post-ride awards ceremony and marketplace that featured local vendors providing wine, food and music as hundreds of community partners and supporters celebrated the event.

Since 2007, UHCCF has awarded over 10,000 grants valued at more than $29 million to children and their families across the United States for treatments associated with medical conditions such as cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hearing loss, autism, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, ADHD and cerebral palsy. Since 2011, UHCCF has awarded more than 280 grants to children and their families in California valued at more than $785,000.

About UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides medical grants to help children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their
parents’ commercial health insurance plan. Families can receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000 lifetime maximum per child), and do not need to have insurance through UnitedHealthcare to be eligible. UHCCF was founded in 1999. Since 2007, UHCCF has awarded over 10,000 grants valued at more than $29 million to children and their families across the United States. UHCCF’s funding is provided by contributions from individuals, corporations and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) employees. To apply for a grant, donate or learn more, please visit www.UHCCF.org .