River and Wind Challenge Event to Raise Funds for Somerset County Families in Need
Thursday, August 27, 2020 (Somerset, Pa.) – The Salvation Army’s 19th Annual River and Wind Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 26 offers the community a fun and socially-distanced activity that will raise funds to directly support individuals and families in need in Somerset County.
Starting at 8 a.m. at the Meyersdale Train Station, registrants will ride bikes along the Great Allegheny Passage for a good cause. Participation directly helps families in Somerset County who reach out to The Salvation Army for emergency food, utility, and rent assistance.
Riders can choose between a 50 or 25.9 mile bike ride. Registrants will receive a gift bag, refreshments, and grab-and-go lunch. Based on funds raised, registrants are also eligible to receive a t-shirt, sunglasses, and/or riding jersey. All levels of support and fundraising will make a difference in tangible ways in Somerset County:
- $100 provides 42 meals for families in need.
- $250 keeps a family warm with utility assistance.
- $500 provides a rent payment for someone in need.
- Or: $50 covers your registration fee for the event!
The deadline for fundraising is September 10. There is no registration deadline.
“This event offers Somerset County families the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the trails together, and do the most good with The Salvation Army,” said Gale Purbaugh, the Somerset Salvation Army Service Center Director. “While more and more families are facing the stress of grappling with many aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know this event will bring hope to the community and provide a fun outlet for people to make a difference together in Somerset County.”
REGISTER TODAY at salvationarmywpa.org/somersetrw or call 814-445-9232 for more information.
Celebrating over 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 127 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log on to www.wpa.salvationarmy.org The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.
Contact:
Stephanie Rex, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division
Email | Office: (412) 446-1642 | Cell: (412) 463-2942