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Dignity Run Motorcycle Run Brings Together Bikers from Three States to Support Alternatives Community Services Agency
Motorcycle riders from Easton will convoy with bikers in a run across three states to support people with disabilities.
HOPEWELL, N.J., September 8, 2015 -- On September 20 at noon motorcycle riders from Easton, Pa., Long Island City, N.Y., and Wayne and Hamilton, N.J. will convene in Hopewell to support the community services agency Alternatives, which provides services and housing for people with disabilities.
The “Dignity Run” will start from four designated locations: Hooters in Wayne, Harley-Davidson of NYC in Long Island City, and The Tilted Kilt in Easton and Hamilton, N.J. The riders will follow a scenic route on picturesque, winding, rural roads.
After the run, riders can enjoy complimentary BBQ at the Hillbilly Hall restaurant in Hopewell, local vendors and raffles, and listen to the sounds of the rock and soul band GoodWorks. Professional photographer Victor Zamelin will shoot portraits of the bikers on their motorcycles. The cost is $20 per person, and non-riders are also welcome at Hillbilly Hall.
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“Alternative’s goal is to help people with special needs gain their independence through programs, services and supported employment. We appreciate the support we are getting from our sponsors and the motorcycle clubs from three states,” said Dignity Run chairperson Glori Bine-Callagy, director of Services/Bridges to Employment at Alternatives.
The event is sponsored by Hopewell Valley Community Bank, Shoprite of Hunterdon County and Williams Harley Davidson in Lebanon, N.J.
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Alternatives, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with special needs reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community by providing residential opportunities coupled with comprehensive support service. Alternatives provides services for people with developmental disabilities, employment services, mental health services and affordable housing.
In case of rain, the ride will be held on September 27. For more information call Anita Feiner at (908) 685-1444 extension 226, email afeiner@alternativesinc.org or visit alternativesinc.givezooks.com/events/dignity-run.