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Recognizing the tremendous efforts of raising millions since our inception in 1978 to sustain Anchor House programming, the Anchor House Foundation and the Ride Committee are excited to announce the 45th Anchor House Ride for Runaways that will again sponsor another 6 week Ride/Walk and our classic one week 500 mile signature ride.
The 2023 Anchor House Ride for Runaways will consist of 3 different endurance challenges:
"Classic" ride; one week long 500 miles cycling option;
"Flex Ride"; 6 weeks 500 miles cycling option
"Walk-Run"; 6 weeks 100 miles option.
We encourage you to Register and Sign-up for any of our 3 challenges. The 6 week ride or walk will commence on June 3, 2023 and the 1 week ride will commence on July 8, 2023 with all events concluding on July 15, 2023.
When you register, your commitment is to pledge to donate or raise $ for Anchor House. We are asking those cyclists that will be riding 500 miles to raise $750; and the walk-run participants to raise $200. All participants receive a special t-shirt and various incentives will be shared throughout the time-frame.
We believe that the Ride/Walk-Run is a unique and compelling experience both because of the physical challenge and the emotional connection to a diverse group of people who share a passion for helping the kids of Anchor House.
Please remember that all participants are a representative of Anchor House. We expect you to follow safe riding and walking protocols. We also hope you recognize that the purpose of these 3 different challenges is to raise as much money as possible to keep the programs of Anchor House going.
We thank you on behalf of the kids, because our commitment to you is based on all of our commitments to the Anchor House kids. After all, they are counting on each of us! We appreciate the time and sacrifices that you and your families will make to participate in our Ride for Runaway challenges.
Ride Safe—Ride Smart,
Background for the Anchor House Ride for Runaways
The Ride for Runaways is an annual, 7-day, 500-mile charity bicycle ride that exists to support Anchor House. In 1979, a group of concerned citizens founded Anchor House, a shelter for runaway and/or abused teenagers. The Anchor House founders used the analogy of a ship to keep it safe in the storm to visualize the mission of the agency. The anchor is supported by links of its chain, which in turn keep the anchor tied to the ship. The founders understood that life's circumstances can cause the links of a family's chain to break down. They created Anchor House as a stabilizing place for runaway, homeless, and abused youth.
It is a safe place to rest, wait through the storm while in crisis and a way to move on when the crisis is calmed. Today, Anchor House has grown into with programs that meet the needs of, teens and young adults. Visit the Anchor House site to learn more about Anchor House and it's programs.
That same year a small group of young bicyclists created "The Ride for Runaways" with a goal of raising funds to keep the doors of Anchor House open. The first riders rode from Florida to Trenton to earn the pledges promised by their sponsors.
We hope that The Ride for Runaways will continue as an annual event with nearly 200 bicyclists and over 30 support volunteers participating. Our riders represent all walks of life and all ability levels. If you think you might like to join us and would like to know more about the ride, click here continue reading. Applications are available, here on the website, in January for the coming summer's ride.
See here for a listing of all of the towns that the Anchor House Ride for Runaways stayed in from its inception: https://cdn3.rallybound.com/Content/images/img/6457/AHrtehist.pdf
