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Register Now For Las Positas College's Cycling 4 Veterans
Cyclists can choose between a 30-mile, 55 mile and 115-mile course that traverses through Livermore.
From LPC: Cycle or walk your way to helping veterans at Las Positas College's Cycling 4 Veterans (C4V) and 2.2 Campus Challenge Walk on Saturday, October 6.
Now in its fourth year, the LPC Veterans First Program features three rides to raise funds that will directly benefit veteran and active military organizations including LPC's Veterans First Program, Sentinels of Freedom, Student Veterans Organization (SVO), the Danville Chapter of Blue Star Moms and Pleasanton Military Families (PMF). Cyclists can choose between a 30-mile, 55 mile and 115-mile course that traverses through Livermore, the Altamont Pass, Patterson Pass and Del Puerto Canyon, depending on the selected trail.
Alternately, non-cyclists can choose to participate in the 2.2 Campus Challenge Walk, a 2.2 mile course on LPC's campus with optional challenge stations along the route hosted by the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Created to raise funds that will go toward programs designed to bring awareness to and prevent veteran suicides, the 2.2 Campus Challenge Walk was developed in honor of the 22 veterans who die by suicide each day. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and claims 44,965 lives each year. The impact of suicide is far-reaching, and the funds raised from the challenge will support LPC's SVO.
Who: Las Positas College Veterans First Program
What: Cycling 4 Veterans 2018 and 2.2 Campus Challenge Walk
Where: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore 94551
When: Saturday, October 6
After the walk, participants are invited to a post-event party where they can enjoy music from the Swingin' Blue Stars of the USS Hornet while noshing on their complimentary catered lunch. Beer and wine will be available for purchase ($5 glass).
Registration for the 2.2 Campus Challenge Walk is $20 before October 5 and $25 on the day of the event. Cyclists can register to participate for $50 (30 mi), $65 (55 mi) or $85 (115 mi). The 115 mile ride begins at 6:30 a.m., with the 55 mile ride to follow at 9 a.m. and 30 mile course to start at 10 a.m. Likewise, the walk begins at 10 a.m., but registrants can begin at any time prior to noon.
Last year, C4V raised nearly $48,000 to assist veteran and active military personnel support organizations. To register for either event, visit cycling4veterans.com.
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