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Dear Bpeacers, riders, volunteers and sponsors--
Tour de Berkshires awards to all our fantastic Pedalers for Peace, and to everyone who contributed to making our 6th annual ride another incredible success!
More than simply a fundraiser, Pedal for Peace gathers together some very special -- and athletic -- folks. Bpeace members make up just a small percentage of participants, but they certainly know how to tap their networks!
WE ARE FAMILY
Co-chair and Bpeace Board Director Mary Ciampa brought the entire Barrios family to ride their tandems, and co-chair Jessica Grandchamp brought her bike riding mom, Mary Slattery, who turned out to also be our chief mechanic and nurse. CEO Elizabeth Crowell recruited her uncle, Tif Crowell, to ride and her aunt, Pat Sabalis, to volunteer. Bpeace staffers Marla Gitterman and Alexandra Salas brought their whole families, with Marla's husband, Dan Sherman, again participating and Alexandra's brother, Marcelo Salas, tackling the hills for the first time. Bpeace member Monica Sanz brought her now-wife, Naomi Moland, for another year of Pedaling, and they even donated some of their wedding gifts to the effort. Team member Paula Wilbert of WAGs was again joined by her husband, Tony Espinoza. Bpeacer Melissa Miller brought an entire entourage of family members to cheer her on, so they were on hand to watch her bring home the top fundraiser prize -- a Vitamix donated by the Vitamin Shoppe Inc.
WE ARE ALSO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES
Bpeace member
Nazifa Danishgar
captained the largest and most successful Pedal for Peace team, Team Dosti, that included newcomers to Bpeace
Anna Orzel,
Aziz Ahang,
Gem Stone,
Kit Yeow, Saradhi Vemuri,
Yasmine Ahang, Robert Brandt, plus Sydney Renwick and father George Renwick.
Bpeace members on the team were
Monica Togaru
and
Melissa Miller
. Team PwC captain
Rachael Rho
recruited
Atin Tandon
,
Harsh Mahansaria
and returning rider
Tristan Aubert
.
For the fourth time, Bpeace Board Director
Liz Wald
and friend
Jane Bieneman
participated, and
Mary Ciampa
brought first-time rider
Samantha Michelmore to join her on the 60 mile route.
MORE THAN JUST A RIDE
Pedal for Peace is the vision of Bpeace Board Director Mary Ciampa, but not even Mary could have foreseen the bonding that occurs among the participants. Thanks to her six years at the helm, the event has grown into much more than a bike ride. As Mary steps aside as co-chair (but remains involved in every other way), we thank her for her leadership and look forward to her seeing her lead the Power Pedalers in the 60-mile ride in 2016.
Pedalers for Peace enjoying a perfect fall day and gorgeous scenery as they conquer another hill.
Here's a link
to 600+ more photos, and
a link to just a few of our favorites.
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GET A HEAD START ON NEXT YEAR'S FUN!
The 2016 Pedal for Peace will be Saturday, September 24. If you're interested in riding the 25 or 60 mile route, or just learning more, let us know here.
Thanks again to everyone who made this one of Bpeace's most lively and enjoyable events, and a personal shout-out of gratitude to Team Connecticut, including Adam, Mike and Ron; photographer Sara Sapire; and all of the Hass, Dworkin and Sapire family volunteers.
You all rocked it!
Lauren Hass
Member & Donor Relations
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