2024 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride - 27th Annual!

Why did I decide to pedal 200 miles (over three days) on the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Charity Bike Ride this year?

It sounded like a healthy challenge for a good cause!

Last year I learned that the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club has a long history of hosting this ride to support local youth organizations. This year we're biking to raise funds to bring an inclusive and accessible playground to the community: Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park.

Why is this project important?

• Every Child Deserves to Play: One out of every ten children has a disability, and traditional playgrounds often don't accommodate their needs.
• Promoting Joy: Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park aims to foster compassion, acceptance, connectedness, and joy among children of all abilities.
• Designed for All: The playground features a marine and shoreline theme with specialized zones catering to various needs, including a Climb and Slide Zone, Swing and Sway Zone, Tot Zone, Sensory Zone, and Game Zone.
• Mid-County Accessibility: Located at Jade Street Park, this playground will be easily accessible to families from all parts of the county.

You can read more about Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary's beneficiary organizations and how through their partnership they support young community members.

In addition, as always, the ride will provide support to other community organizations dedicated to the heath, well-being and growth of youth in the community. Included this year are: Skills of Life Café, The Teen Kitchen Project, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary's High School Scholarship program (providing 2 and 4-year college scholarship), and the Charities and Grants program (providing grants to local youth athletic and arts organizations).

I've committed to fundraise a minimum of $1000. Please consider sponsoring me for this ride. With an all-volunteer crew, 100% of the proceeds go to the charities, and your donation is tax deductible (the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit). 

Click to donate online, or donate by check as follows: 
Checks should be made out to "Sunrise Rotary Foundation." Include on the Memo Line "Bike Ride Sponsorship for Pat Parseghian" and mail to the following address:
    Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise
    PO Box 7026
    Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7206

Thank you for supporting my fundraising to make a difference in young lives!