HARBOR TO THE BAY is a one day bike ride from Boston to Provincetown that improves community awareness and care for people living with HIV and AIDS.
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, riders will have 3 options:
If you’ve always wanted to try a long distance ride, but have never ridden more than 10 miles on a bike, you’ll fit in perfectly! New riders will find the 68 mile ride to the Sagamore Bridge or the ride from the bridge to Ptown an enjoyable challenge. Or, if you’re a seasoned rider, carry on beyond the Bridge to conquer 125 miles in one day!
If riding isn’t your thing, we need dedicated crewmembers to staff our pit stops, encourage our riders, and help with fundraising. Our crew is what makes this ride possible!
Harbor to the Bay, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the state of Massachusetts. It's members are local men and women, participants in past AIDS bicycle fundraising events, and friends committed to the delivery of 100% of rider-received pledges to beneficiaries that support HIV and AIDS care throughout Massachusetts.
Launched in 2003, Harbor to the Bay (H2B) has raised nearly $1,500,000 for four local HIV/AIDS organizations; Fenway Health Center, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Community Research Initiative (CRI), and AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC). With 100% of all rider-received pledges going directly to these beneficiaries, H2B's enthusiasm and grass-roots focus has resonated with local supporters and community members.
H2B endeavors to improve community awareness of HIV/AIDS care and services, prevent infection, and engage people impacted by HIV/AIDS. Further, by responsibly and strategically executing the ride, H2B appeals to individuals’ and businesses’ desire to make a difference through donations and social responsibility.
Going forward, H2B would like to expand their fund-raising abilities through increased community participation and partnerships with for-profit businesses. Through their commitment to donate 100% of rider-received pledges, H2B hopes to build the trust of fiscally discerning donors who expect transparency and accountability from the charities they support.
H2B is registered with GuideStar.org, a website dedicated to “producing the largest and most comprehensive publicly available nonprofit information resource.” H2B's updated information and IRS Forms 990 are available for download.