BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- B Strong Ride
cycling event has donated $150,000 to
the Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Care,
$35,000 to the George Karl
Foundation, and $20,000 to Camp Kesem
at the University of Colorado. The
donations were made February 21, 2018
during a special event at Celestial Seasonings, Inc., title sponsor
of B Strong Ride. The funds were raised at the annual B
Strong Ride event through corporate sponsorship, rider registration
fees and contributions in support of individual riders.
"Supporting these great organizations is consistent with
Celestial Seasonings long-standing mission to help people live
healthier and happier lives," said Tim
Collins, Celestial Seasonings Vice President of Marketing
and presenter of the check for $150,000 from B Strong Ride to Boulder Community
Health Center for Integrative Care. "We're honored by the
opportunity to play an active role in our local community and help
Boulder-area cancer patients and
survivors through our continued title sponsorship of B Strong Ride.
We're already gearing up for the 2018 ride in August."
The Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Care
provides a wide range of services to cancer patients including
acupuncture, manual lymph drainage, reflexology, massage therapy,
Reiki and Healing Touch Massage, and wellness and integrative care
consultation. The services enhance wound healing, shorten hospital
stays, and reduce pain medication needs.
Boulder Community Health Foundation and B Strong Ride also
announced plans to create the new "B Strong Treatment Center" with
$100,000 from previous B Strong Ride
events that have been held in reserve. The B Strong Treatment
Center will be a multidisciplinary treatment room in the Tebo
Family Medical Building to provide speech, occupational and
physical therapies, counseling, and dietary/nutrition
services. These funds are in addition to the
$195,000 being donated from the 2017
event.
"Our long-standing relationship with the B Strong Ride is the
embodiment of our new vision at BCH – Partnering to create and care
for the healthiest community in the nation. This collaboration has
led to not only making a difference for hundreds of patients
through our integrative care program, but now with the introduction
of the B Strong Treatment Center we will be able to build upon the
comprehensive services we provide at the Tebo Family Medical
Building" said Grant Besser,
President of the Boulder Community Health Foundation. "The
donation from B Strong Ride provides 100% of the funding the
Foundation provides to support patients at the Center for
Integrative Care."
B Strong Ride's $35,000 donation
to the George Karl Foundation was presented by Scott Crouch, Owner of Flatiron Subaru – a
sponsor of B Strong Ride. "I've been down this road twice," said
former NBA head coach George Karl, a
two-time cancer survivor who accepted the check on behalf of George
Karl Foundation. "I can tell you the services we support
through our partner organizations make a great difference in the
lives of cancer patients and their families."
The $20,000 to support Camp Kesem
at the University of Colorado was
presented by B Strong Ride Founders Kevin Mulshine and Dr.
Roger Nichols. Camp Kesem
hosts no-cost camps for children whose families are impacted by
cancer.
The 2018 Celestial Seasonings B Strong Ride presented by
Mike Shaw Subaru and Flatirons
Subaru is scheduled for Saturday, August 11,
2018. For more information about B Strong Ride, visit
bstrongride.com or email info@bstrongride.com.
In addition to Celestial Seasonings®, Mike Shaw Subaru, and Flatirons Subaru, B Strong
Ride is also supported by a number of local and national sponsors,
including:
Platinum Sponsors:
Zayo, Rocky Mountain Cancer
Centers and Tebo Properties
Additional Sponsors:
Dream Finders Homes, MBS Capital
Markets, Oracle Data Cloud and PanTheryx
Auto Trader, Caruso Foundation, One
Bar, Spectranetics, Subaru, Vasu Skin Solutions,
Laszlo Law, Sterling Rice, Crestone Capital and Security
Service Federal Credit Union
Several Hain Celestial brands also provide support,
including:
Dream®, Terra Chips® and Rudi's
Organic Bakery®
Catering and Beer are provided by:
Oskar Blues, Mateo, CyclHOPS, Rush Bowls, Rio
Grande and Panera
Medical Support is provided by:
Stadium
Medical, Zoll and University of
Colorado EMS
Media Support is provided by:
KBCO, KOA, Comcast,
Daily Camera, Altitude, Root Sports, Pandora, KKFN, KYGO, KOSI and
KEPN
Bicycle repair service during the ride is provided by six
local bicycle shops:
Bicycle Village, Boulder Cycle
Sport, Boulder Bicycle Works, Cenna's Custom Cycles, Republic
Cycles Boulder and Wheat Ridge Cyclery
Celestial Seasonings, Inc.
For nearly 50 years,
Celestial Seasonings, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Hain Celestial
Group, Inc., Nasdaq: HAIN) has created delicious specialty teas
that add magic to every moment. The brand currently offers more
than 90 flavorful varieties of herbal, green, black, wellness,
rooibos and chai teas. Each blend is expertly crafted by our
Blendmaster from the finest herbs, teas, spices and botanicals
and is presented in packaging adorned with beautiful artwork and
inspiring quotes. From calming and relaxing to refreshing and
rejuvenating to everyday wellness support, there's a Celestial
Seasonings® product for all the moods and moments of
your day. For more information, visit celestialseasonings.com or
facebook.com/CelestialSeasonings.
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