Park-2-Park Riders Raise $60,000 for CASA Programs
The Sixth Annual Park-2-Park Montana 2010 bike ride across Montana exceeded the fundraising goal set by CASA of Montana. From September 6-10, 2010, the route took 42 cyclists from St. Mary – on the eastern side of Glacier National Park – through spectacular scenery down along US 89 through Dupuyer, Choteau, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs and Livingston and concluded at Gardiner near Yellowstone National Park, for a total of nearly 400 miles. $24,500 was given to local programs across the state in mini-grants.
Park-2-Park Support Staff poses at Yellowstone Park minutes after this year's ride.
Riders gather at the Yellowstone Arch after completing 400 miles.
Riders Susan Marie Ladd, Jim Gold, Rick Bush, and Carolyn Sime pose in Park-2-Park custom jackets beside the new CASA truck. It was donated by Coldwell Banker Realty.
Carolyn Sime pedals in her custom 2010 Park-2-Park jersey on the last day of the ride into Gardiner.
Mary Ann Rangitsch leads Stacie Pannell and Joe Bryce as they cycle through the Paradise Valley under gray skies in early September.
Troy Charboneau, lead fundraiser, leads the group through the arch in Gardner.
Cyclist Troy Charbonneau was the top fundraiser at nearly $9,000, with the support of JCT Construction, Jim and Janet Charbonneau, Cycle Montana and the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Deputy Benevolence Association.
Helena rider John Morrison raised $6,500 with the help of Platinum sponsors Presidio Insurance and ALPS Insurance.
Great Falls attorney Dave Slovak was close behind with more than $5,000 in donations.
Kalispell rider Susen Marie Ladd raised more than $4,000 for her fourth CASA ride, most in donations of $100 or less.
New York state rider Steve Suozzo was enthusiastic about the experience. “It was an absolutely wonderful adventure. A life changing week,” wrote Steve. “The support team was great, and made the event so much more enjoyable. The food, rest stops, lunches and dinners were great fun and well stocked. Bravo to all of you on the CASA team.”
See our October 27 Press Release for more.
