Rosemary, I’m definitely interested. I’m also forwarding this to our 40 New York
club members and to the Usenet unicycle discussion group where it will reach
hundreds of unicyclists (some of whom are East Coasters).
Joe Merrill
In a message dated 3/19/01 5:53:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ksprouls@verizon.net writes:
> Hi… I hope you may have heard of The Unithon. My daughter, thirteen at the
> time, began the event two years ago by just wanting to ride from one end of
> LBI to the other (18.5 miles). Someone recommended she do it for charity and
> the Unithon was born… I am writing to inform you that the Third Annual
> Unithon is scheduled for June 2 this year on Long Beach Island, NJ. The first
> year we had four riders, last year eleven participated, this year I want to
> more than double that number again. The event was written up in the
> Philadelphia Inquirer and several smaller local papers… If you either know of
> anyone who would like to join us, or if you can pass the word I would
> appreciate it. The entry fee is $20 and entitles the rider to a Unithon
> T-shirt, the ride (which last year had police escort) and a celebration
> barbeque afterwards. All proceeds benefit the Alliance for a Living Ocean (see
> their web site - livingocean.org) Riders may like to raise their fee plus
> extra through sponsorship. I will send an info packet out upon reciept of your
> name and address which you can email to me… Any questions??? call me at
> 609-965-8881 or email me. Last year we raised over $1,600. and had a great
> time doing it… This year we hope to raise even more.
>
> thanks, Rosemarie Sprouls