I’m writing to request that you sponsor me on the 46th Annual Ride for Runaways. Like the past several years, the Ride-for-Runaways will continue to have three options; the original “Classic” 500 mile ride, the “Flex” (or Virtual) 500 mile ride, and a third “Walking” 100 mile option. This year I am participating in the Classic Ride which begins Saturday July 13th, in Harrisonburg, VA, which is where my first ride started in 2007! The Ride will spend the next 6 nights along the way in: Winchester, VA, Chambersburg*, PA, New Cumberland*, PA, Strasburg (2), PA, and Lansdale, PA, (*New Cities). We will travel through 5 states and 3 major river valleys (Potomac, Susquehanna and Delaware) and end our trip in Trenton, NJ on Saturday, July 20th, with ceremonies at center court in the Quaker Bridge Mall (Trenton, New Jersey). Hope to see you all there!

Remember, Every mile counts. Every dollar counts. Every kid counts. Please help us help the kids!

For the past 46 years, Anchor House has provided comprehensive programming to assist in solving the problems of runaway and homeless youth and their families. Whenever possible, Anchor House helps families reunite and stay together. When they can't, Anchor House gets kids off the street, gives them shelter, and provides a place for them to live while they learn the skills they need to be independent. Anchor House serves youth between the ages of 12 to 21, and has served innumerable youth in its history. Programs at Anchor House include a walk-in shelter, a street outreach program, a crisis intervention program, a transitional living program, and a shelter for children ages 12 through 17.

The primary source of funding for Anchor House is the Annual Ride for Runaways. Each year in July, about 200 cyclists and 30 support crew members embark on a week long trek to raise money for the Anchor House programs.

Best - Mark