The fifth annual Immokalee Ride for Literacy happens on Sunday, April 19th at the Farm Worker Village, 1800 Farm Worker Way, Immokalee, Florida 43142. All proceeds go to The Family Literacy Academy of Immokalee, managed by Jump Start.
The 15 mile, 30 mile, 45 mile, and/or the Metric Century Rides begin at 9:30, 9:00 and 8:00 a.m. respectively. The rides wind through Immokalee, Ave Maria, the Seminole Reservation and the surrounding countryside. Those wishing to participate can register by April 17th for a $30 fee, April 18th or the day of for $40 fee.
Each participant will receive a taco breakfast, lunch, SAG support along the routes,
as well as an Immokalee Veggie Bag at the conclusion of the ride. Extra meal tickets are available for $5.00 each. There will also be Door Prizes and raffles.Registration and check-in opens at 7:00 am the day of the event.
All riders must wear a CPSC approved helmet.
Two hundred plus riders are expected to participate, up from 170 in 2012.
Partners of the event include: The Collier County Housing Authority, The Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club of Southwest Florida, and Lipman Produce.
The Family Literacy Academy of Immokalee, managed by Jump Start, provides full service family literacy to Immokalee families with children age birth to five. Classes include preschool instruction and educational play for children 0 to 5 as well as classes in English as a second language, reading and parenting for parents.
The Family Literacy Academy of Immokalee is structured to involve the family as a whole, thereby making long-term intergenerational change in order to secure a healthy quality of life for children thus breaking the cycle of illiteracy.
Registration:
Securely by credit card (prior to event only, no credit cards accepted the day of the event.)
By check: Download the registration form and mail it to the club (must be received by 4/17)
Cash and checks will be accepted at the event.