The Bobby Labonte Foundation, founded by NASCAR champion racecar driver and High Point businessman Bobby Labonte, has announced Thomas Built Buses will join this year’s Charity Bike Ride in High Point, N.C. as the title sponsor. The Charity Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, September 8, with pre-ride events held on September 6 and 7.
The Charity Bike Ride began in 2011 to advance the Bobby Labonte Foundation’s mission to support children and families in the Triad area. This is the first year Thomas Built Buses is joining the event as the title sponsor.
“We are proud to welcome Thomas Built Buses to the Bobby Labonte Foundation’s Charity Bike Ride this year,” said Bobby Labonte. “The company’s focus and the employees’ personal commitment to the community is inspiring, so we are really excited to have a partner to work alongside us in doing something great. Yes, it’s the bicycle that brings us all together, but this is really about helping people right here in our hometown.”
This year’s events will include a “Bicycle Art Meets Form” gallery exhibit at Theater Art Galleries on Thursday, September 6. A VIP ride and luncheon will be held the morning of Friday, September 7, followed by an evening silent auction and cocktail party. The Charity Bike Ride starts at 7:30 am Saturday, September 8 and includes 40 km, 60 km, and 100 km options. The High Point Hospital Heart & Sole 5k begins at 8 am, following a course through downtown High Point. New this year is Hi Fest, High Point’s fall festival in celebration of diversity. Runners, cyclists and their friends and family can enjoy Hi Fest’s live music, vendor booths, and celebration from 9 am to 4 pm on September 8.
All of the proceeds from the charity bike ride, the brunch ride, and the silent auction and cocktail party will fund grants for local non-profit organizations who support children, parents, and families.
“Over the past 100 years, the City of High Point and its people have been instrumental to our growth and success,” said Caley Edgerly, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses. “As a member of this community, we are privileged to be able to give back just a portion of what has been given to us. We are honored to partner with the Bobby Labonte Foundation’s Charity Bike Ride this year and to support the families in our area.”
Additional sponsors include High Point Regional Hospital, Archdale Drug, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Old Dominion Freight Line, NorthState, Chick-fil-A, D.H. Griffin, Colavita Olive Oil, and High Point Jewelers and Fine Gifts.
The Bobby Labonte Foundation will soon announce the three grant recipients of this year’s Charity Bike Ride. Last year’s recipients included Emily’s Kids Foundation, High Point Regional Health Foundation’s Millis Health Education Center, High Point Young Life, and Smart Start of Davidson County – Reach Out and Read Program.
To find out more about the 2018 Bobby Labonte Foundation Charity Bike Ride, or to register, visit bobbylabontefoundation.org.
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About Me: Adam has been a race fan since the first time he went through the tunnel under the Daytona International Speedway almost 30 years ago. He has had the privilege of travelling to races all across the state of Florida (as well as one race in Ohio), watching nearly everything with a motor compete for fame and glory, as well as participating in various racing schools to get the feel of what racecar drivers go through every week. Adam has spent the last three years covering motorsports for Examiner.com., where he had the opportunity to see the racing world from behind the scenes as well as the grandstands. He invites everyone to follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus, and looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm for all things racing with the readers of SpeedwayDigest.com.Be sure to tune in for his weekly sports talk program, Thursday Night Thunder, where he discusses the latest in motorsports news with drivers, crew members, and fans. The show takes place every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST on the Speedway Digest Radio Network.
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