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is Pedal for a Purposeš (P4aP)?
Pedal for a Purposeš is the vehicle for spinning energy into
charitable gold. Through the P4aP program, cyclists pursue
physical and social activity with the added satisfaction of
raising funds for charity; nonprofits receive 100% of donations
raised by their riders (without the expense of staging large
scale fundraisers); and event organizers attract new and repeat
participants with added motivation to ride. Pedal for a Purposeš
offers a win-win-win proposition for cyclists, non-profits
and ride organizers.
History
In 1994, one year after beating cancer, veteran cyclist Ellis
Corets sought a charity ride to raise funds for cancer research.
After collecting pledges and completing the ride, Corets was
delighted to earn the distinction of top fundraiser, but was
frustrated to learn that the organization's fund raising costs
consumed most of the donations. He figured there had to be
a better way. Corets came up with the idea of inviting riders
to raise funds for the cause of their choice through organized
bicycle rides. In founding Pedal for a Purposeš in 1999, Corets
created an avenue for cycling enthusiasm to directly benefit
charitable causes without the overhead costs nonprofits incur
by organizing events themselves. Today, more than 50 nonprofit
organizations benefit from Corets' vision.
How to Apply
If you represent a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)3 classification
and are interested in Pedal for a Purposeš participation, please
contact the program director, Ellis Corets, at ellisc@p4ap.org.
Sample Documents to Download
Click on the files below to download Microsoft Word examples
of forms you can use. When prompted click "Save File
As" and save the file to your harddrive before opening.
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2003 Pedal for a Purposeš. All rights reserved.
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