William Success Story The Crossroads School Register to Ride “Today was William’s first day of work at Atlas Travel! He did a great job and was so happy to be working in the community. For those who do not know Will, he has worked with many teachers at Crossroads and has learned and improved so much…
Mike Orfitelli Rider The Crossroads School Register to Ride “Jeff told me about B2B at a summer barbeque,” says Mike. “Initially, the underlying driver was to challenge myself and see if I could ride 100 miles.” Now that Mike is more involved with the school and has seen the impact of last year’s ride, the fundraiser is…
HayleyJersey Artists The Crossroads School Register to Ride Ethan Rex is a 19 year old student at Crossroads School in Marlborough. He loves Star Wars, listening to music, and his teachers and friends at Crossroads. Ethan also has autism, and receives Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Adapted Physical Education, and is working on his…
Dave & Henry Father and Son The Crossroads School Register to Ride For the 4th year in a row, David Finnegan is riding 100 miles for his son Henry in the Bike to the Beach New England event. Henry is a 10-year old boy who likes rock climbing, sports, and loves his teachers at Crossroads. He…
Brian Dunn Adapted Physical Education Instructor The Crossroads School Register to Ride Brian Dunn is the Adapted Physical Education Instructor at Crossroads School in Marlborough. Every day he works with students to help improve their physical fitness and recreational activities. The obesity rate for adults with disabilities is approximately 57% higher than for adults without disabilities,…
Seeking New Non-Profit Partners Bike to the Beach Seeks to Expand Our Impact. Bike to the Beach is expanding our local partnership program with a new 3-tiered model. Our goal is to help local non-profit service providers that are making a difference. With different levels of engagement depending on each partner organization’s capabilities, it is…
McKenna, Cameron, & Julie Bike to the Beach Veterans Register to Ride Julie Allen has done her fair share of Bike to the Beach rides. By our count, 9. But the last few have been the most amazing. First, in 2016, her 12-year-old daughter Cameron became the youngest girl to ever Bike to the Beach.…
Maki Intern – Yes She Can, Inc! Register to Ride “My New Job”, by Maki T. Last Fall I was fortunate to obtain an unpaid internship at the business office of JCCA Westchester Campus. In January the internship was converted to a part time salaried position. I am assisting staff members with some of the…
Zeyhla Classroom Assistant – The Rise School Houston Register to Ride Zeyhla has worked at the Rise School Houston for 5 years as a Classroom assistant. After interning she was offered a job. Her tasks include Keeping kids safe, room sanitized and parents informed. She enjoys kids and her role doesn’t feel like work. Goal: want…
The HEART Program Bikes to the Beach H.E.A.R.T. is a free program open to any adult in the City of Houston over 18 who has an intellectual and /or developmental disability. Like many living in Houston, the program is working to recover from Hurricane Harvey. H.E.A.R.T. has provided education and job training for over 567…
