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Pssst. Wanna know a something about El Tour? We are here for charity. Yes, we love the ride and all that it encompasses, but where here to help beneficiaries raise money for their causes. We're more than happen to be the vehicle – er, bike – to help make that happen. It's what we've done for more than 33 years in holding the ride. This year it's the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino Del Sol. This year we will have more than 50 beneficiaries attempting to raise money. We hope you join us in whatever capacity to help them. The more the merrier. Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc., is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to promote bicycling as a means to good mental and physical health while helping to raise money for other nonprofit charitable agencies. Our motto for the ride is: "Come Together, Ride Now.” We want everyone to be included in our success in helping others.
Air Guardians The money raised through the program will benefit the Air Guardians whose mission is to keep Tucson as the home station for the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing. The Air Guardians work to achieve their mission by supporting the 162nd Wing in four ways: Advocacy, Education, Diplomacy and Fundraising. The program advocates why it is necessary to stay in existence within the community. Advocacy is used for the 162nd Wing at the local, national and international levels. When it comes to Education, tourists and residents are taught to be aware of the mission, needs and impact of the 162nd Wing. With diplomacy, citizens help the 162nd Wing welcome student pilots and foreign dignitaries to the Tucson community. airguardians.com
Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation (AMA) strives to protect the interests of ethical rental housing providers in legislative, regulatory and legal matters throughout Arizona. The foundation's goal is to increase the environment for the rental housing industry to provide quality and affordable housing opportunities without undue government interference. The AMA informs and motivates the rental housing industry to actively influence the electoral and legislative processes. azmultihousing.org/
ARSOBO Arizona, Sonora and Border (ARSOBO) is a nonprofit organization whose philosophy is to hire individuals who are in need or use of a medical device. With partners in Nogales and Sonora, Mexico, the agency works to provide medical devices such as Page 8
wheelchairs and hearing aids to lowincome resides in Arizona and Sonora. arsobo.org/
Arts-Express The mission of Arts-Express is to change lives and to build a stronger community by creating opportunities for all to learn and experience the power of the arts. arts-express.org
Cakes for Causes Cakes for Causes are volunteers consisting of cake decorators, bakers, sugar artists and anyone else who wants to make the world a better place though sugary art. These men and women provide free cakes and other pastries for nonprofit organizations to allow them to use their funds toward their mission. cakesforcauses.org
Children's Clinics Ben’s Bells Project’s The mission of Ben’s Bells Project’s is to inspire and educate each other to realize the impact of kindness and to empower individuals to change the world. bensbells.org
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage, Inc. is a national charity that provides supportive arts in medicine programs for youth coping with life-threatening medical conditions, their families and their health care providers. Every bead we give strengthens resilience, promotes healing and transforms the caring of children stricken with life-threatening illnesses. More than 20,000 children in over 95 children’s hospitals throughout the United States can proudly recount and tell their own stories of courage. beadsofcourage.org
The Children’s Clinics provides a family centered comprehensive medical home to meet the special needs of children and families. It is committed to providing exceptional care in a respectful and caring environment. Childrensclinics.org
Community Food Bank in Marana The Community Food Bank in Marana has offered emergency food assistance for more than 60 years. As needs in the community grow, the organization has grown to provide further services in addition to food. Plans are underway for a diaper bank, childhood nutrition education, and other forms of client support and advocacy. The Community Food Bank in Marana is a trusted 501 (c ) 3 organization where 96% of all donations go directly to support people in need. communityfoodbank.org/marana
BICAS BICAS is a community education and recycling center for bicycles. We are a collectively run 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization, located in the heart of downtown Tucson, and welcome people of all ages and walks of life. Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to promote education, art, and a healthy environment while providing service and opportunity for those in need. bicas.org
Boys & Girls Clubs The goal of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is to provide building contribute building-centered programs, professional staff and a safe environment to teach youth to develop self-esteem, values and skills. bgctucson.com
Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council – The Mission of Catalina Council is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Our youth organization offers programs and activities that instill values and teach life skills to an even increasing number of youth by coordinating community resources to build tomorrow’s leaders today. catalinacouncil.org
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Our mission: To cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. ccfa.org
Desert Men’s Council We build communities of good men, who attend weekly group meetings with boys who want to become good men. The consistency of weekly group meetings creates the connection and trust that allows the boys to talk openly about their challenges. Our curriculum provides boys and mentors a chance to learn from each other. Boys are presented with a range of ideas about manhood from which they build their vision. We work closely with school administrators, social workers, counselors and other support staff. desertmenscouncil@gmail.com
Dream Factory Arizona Dream Factory of Arizona is a 501© 3, all volunteer, non profit organization that grants dreams to southern Arizona children, ages three to 18, which have a critical or life altering chronic illness. Dream Factory is the largest children’s wish granting organization that does not limit its mission to children who have a life -threatening illness. We believe children with chronic illnesses and
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disorders suffer substantial emotional and physical pain. Dream Factory strives to provide hope and relief from the trauma and corresponding stress, and depression that both the children and their families can endure on a day to day basis. The Tucson based Arizona Chapter is one of 34 Dream Factory Chapters in the U.S. dreamfactoryaz.org
Easter Seals Blake Foundation Easter Seals Blake Foundation’s mission is to enable all individuals served to meet and discover their maximum potential for independent productive living and developmental growth. blakefoundation.easterseals.com
El Grupo El Grupo is a youth cycling organization that provides youth with experiences that are fun, skill-building and bike-centered, so they can acquire self-confidence and leadership skills to be healthy and active community members. The organization goal is to develop the next generation of active, healthy and community-oriented cycling enthusiasts and leaders in Tucson. Through the programs, youths are riding bikes, and in return are teaching, inspiring and empowering others to ride, enjoy and love bikes. elgrupocycling.org
Donate Life Arizona Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) is the federally designated, non-profit 501© 3 organ procurement organization and a tissue and eye recovery organization for the state of Arizona. DNA is a Donate Life organization. Donate Life Arizona helps make the most of life by sharing the lifesaving and life-healing message of organ and tissue donation. donatelifeaz.org
Erik Hite Foundation Erik Hite Foundation is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization that provides a child care center and family outreach programs for the children of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services personnel. We serve and care following Godly principals close to the heart of Erik, as these men and women serve and protect our community. erikhitefoundation.org
Friends 4 the Future Friends 4 the Future’s mission is to educate youths in making wise decisions that can have a positive impact on their lives. The goal of Friends 4 the Future is to stop the rise of childhood obesity through educational efforts aimed at assisting youth in creating life-long changes generating healthy eating habits, embracing healthy and physical activities, developing financial literacy and making positive lifestyle choices. friends4thefuture.org September/October 2016
BENEFICIARIES 2016
“Come Together, Ride Now”
Gabriel’s Angels Pets Helping Kids! – Our mission is: To deliver healing pet therapy to at risk children, nurturing their emotional development and enhancing the quality of their lives forever gabrielsangels.org
Girls on The Run Girls on The Run is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to creating a world where girls have the freedom to pursue their dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively includes running. girlsontherun.org
Habitat for Humanity Tucson offers an innovative solution to the crisis of poverty housing by giving a hand up, not a hand out. We accomplish our mission by building and repairing homes in partnership with the community, volunteers and with low income families. We value inclusiveness, win/win partnerships, respect for the dignity of each person, and a commitment to deliver a strong return on the communities investment in our work. Habitat for Humanity Tucson brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. habitattucson.org
International Rescue Committee Tucson
La Frontera Arizona & La Paloma Family Services La Frontera’s mission is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex problems; we work with community partners to build a safe, strong and healthy Arizona. lafronteraaz.org
Save the Pets
LOOK! Save a life was founded after the deaths of several cyclists on the roads in Idaho. These members dedicated their lives to protecting the cyclists on the road. By wearing the Look! logo, you are expressing the commitment of safety towards bicyclists. Looksavealife.org
Nonprofit organization that rescues dogs in danger of euthanasia at our shelters, and helps lost pets reunite with their owners. We want to help you find the perfect pet for your family, so all our adoptions come with a guarantee. If for some reason the pet does not work out with your family, we will work with you to find a better fit. savethepetsaz.org
Make Way for Books
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Make Way for Books (MWFB) strives to make reading books a fun activity for youths of disadvantaged families. They provide early literacy education, programs and recourses to make sharing books an essential part of a family’s life. Makewayforbooks.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s mission is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering others, ensuring quality care for all and investing in science to find the cures. Since 1999 Komen Southern Arizona has granted over $5.75 million through its Community Grants Program and more than $2.2 million directly to research. komensaz.org
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Arizona The National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Arizona is committed to helping people affected by MS. We strive to improve quality of life while searching for the cure. nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/AZA
Working in partnership with the client and the community, IRC Tucson empowers survivors of violent conflict, persecution and oppression to rebuild their lives and regain self reliance through self sufficiency. rescue.org/Tucson
Platelet Disorder Foundation
INTO Africa
Project L.I.F.E.
INTO Africa works to provide educational opportunities and scholarships for mission-minded students throughout the world. Another goal is to construct multi-purpose facilities that serve as medical facilities, churches and schools while creating a healthy environment for youth to grow and learn. nto-africa.org/
(Living in Fitness and Excellence) Project L.I.F.E creates opportunities for youths to embrace an active lifestyle that includes physical fitness, emotional wellbeing, balanced nutrition and movement into their lives. The project promotes individual and community wellness and strives to eliminate differences in health between communities. perimeterbicycling.com
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Rotary International (POLIO PLUS)
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is an international organization that is focused on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents and adults with Juvenile Diabetes, JDRF is the biggest supporter of T1D research. jdrf.org
For more than eight decades, Rotary International placed “Service Above Self” and put gears into motion to improve the quality of life for people internationally. ridetoendpolio.org
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tandem biking, improving overall health and well-being of these individuals. Shay's Vision will provide these young people the opportunity to experience the freedom and excitement that comes with riding a bicycle. shaysvision.com
The Platelet Disorder Support Foundation aims to research, educate, advocate and support men and women with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other platelet disorders. PDSA.org
Team Hoyt Arizona Team Hoyt Arizona is a 501C(3) non profit designed to enrich the health and well being of individuals with disabilities by fostering lasting, authentic relationships through the teamwork environment of endurance athletics. teamhoytarizona.com
The 100 Days Foundation Serving those with rare or underappreciated diseases. At The 100 Days Foundation, we strive to support and provide advocacy to children, individuals, and families with rare and/or underappreciated diseases. In addition to education and advocacy, we reach out to those wondering how they will pay medical bills, afford medications, pay rent and make day to day expenses while battling the darkness of a rare or underappreciated disease. We don’t say hope is on the horizon we say help is here. the100daysfoundation.org
families alike. Their goal is to offer acceptance and a sense of community throughout Tucson. Tucsonjcc.org
Tu Nidito Children and Family Services Tu Nidito Children and Family Services is the source for children and families whose lives have been impacted by serious illnesses or death in southern Arizona. Each year, Tu Nidito provides comfort, hope and support to more than 800 children. Rideforachild.com
Twilight Wish Foundation Twilight Wish Foundation would like to honor and enhance the lives of elders through wish-granting celebrations that connect generations. Twilight Wish grants wishes to those who are 68 and older who earn less than 200 percent of the poverty level annually or who live in nursing facilities. Twilightwish.org
Uphill Into The Wind Uphill Into The Wind is dedicated to supporting various charities whose mission is to do research, find cures and educate patients and their families on the numerous diseases that are affecting mankind. The organization loans bicycles to individuals participating in charity cycling events. It's for those who could not otherwise afford to purchase their own bicycle for the event. uphillintothewind.org
World Care World Care is an organization that provides humanitarian relief to people in need by recycling a surplus of materials and supply to provide resources for education, health and sustainable communities worldwide. The organization provides supports to more than 170 communities across southern Arizona. Worldcare.org
The Haven
Shay's Vision Shay's Vision aims to inspire visually impaired children and teens to be physically active and productive members of their community through
The Haven provides outpatient and residential services for adults with drug and alcohol dependency. Its mission is to treat adults as they recover from drug and alcohol abuse and transition into lives of health and wholeness. thehaventucson.org
Tucson Jewish Community Center Tucson Jewish Community Center offers many events from arts and culture to sports and wellness to children and
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