Former NY Jet Dave Szott Joins Somerset Christian College for 2004 NJ Bike Trek & Fall Festival Fundraiser: Half of All Proceeds to Benefit “Wheels for the World” Disability Outreach Program
Recently retired NY Jet Dave Szott will be in New Jersey this weekend (October 23-25) for the annual NJ Bike Trek fundraiser at Somerset Christian College (SCC). It's for a great cause - 50 percent of the proceeds will go to Wheels for the World, which donates wheelchairs to the disabled in need in more than 60 countries. There will be a Family Ride Day & Fall Festival on October 23, followed by 2 century (100-mile) bike rides on October 24-25.
Zarephath, NJ (PRWEB) October 20, 2004
Somerset Christian College (SCC) today announced that former NY Jets Offensive Guard Dave Szott will participate in its fourth annual New Jersey Bike Trek, October 23-25, at the schoolÂ’s campus in Zarephath, NJ. This year, fifty percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit Wheels for the World, which provides wheelchairs for the disabled in over 60 countries around the globe.
The NJ Trek is a three-day cycling challenge, with options for everyone from recreational cyclists to seasoned pros. The routes will begin and end at the SCC campus, taking riders through various parts of scenic New Jersey. A new addition to the event this year is a special Family Day on Saturday, October 23, offering a series of family-friendly bike outings. Dave Szott will participate in a 10-mile family bike ride at 11 AM with his son, Shane, who is physically challenged, to show his support for Wheels for the World.
The family rides will culminate with a "Kickin' Fall into Gear Festival" at the campus from 11 AM - 4 PM (rain or shine), held in partnership with contemporary Christian radio station Star 99.1 FM, with food, hayrides, music, pony rides, games, vendors, and more.
The NJ Trek will continue on October 24-25, featuring a century (100 mile) ride each day for more experienced cyclists, beginning at 8 AM (check-in at 7 AM).
REGISTRATION
Registration is still open for this event! For information on costs, prizes, and more, call (800) 234-9305 or visit www. somerset. edu/friends/nj_bike_trek (http://www. somerset. edu/friends/nj_bike_trek).
MEDIA INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE
Dave Szott will be available for media interviews and photographs prior to his ride on Saturday, October 23, beginning at approximately 10 AM. Contact Ilana Zalika at 732-249-5889.
ABOUT SOMERSET CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Somerset Christian College is an undergraduate institution of higher learning, providing a Christ-centered education to persons of diverse backgrounds and Christian traditions. Faithful to evangelical Christianity and grounded on the authority of God's Word, programs are designed to nurture relationships with God and others, foster intellectual and character development, and equip individuals to serve God through service to humanity. For information: www. somerset. edu or 800-234-9305.
ABOUT WHEELS FOR THE WORLD
Wheels for the World is an outreach program of Joni and Friends, a Christian ministry dedicated to the disability community. The World Health Organization estimates that there is a need of over 18 million wheelchairs around the world. In some countries, the cost of a wheelchair can equal a year's wages, making it impossible for people affected by disability to ever receive one. Wheels for the World aims to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the disabled around the world by providing wheelchairs to those in need, and by connecting the disabled with the church. For information: www. wheelsfortheworld. org.
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