2012 Charity Bike Ride Raises over $205,000 for “Kids in Distress”

The annual charity bike ride for “Kids In Distress” (KID) took place on Dec. 2 nd. The event, known as “The Inlet Challenge” ran from 5:00am to 2:00pm. Merrill Thomas and her team “Gear Up For Kid” raised over $18,000...
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Dec. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Merrill's team came in 2 nd place, but she said, "We are determined to be number one again next year!" when asked about the outcome of the race.

Merrill Thomas, a life member of Kids in Distress and her team: “Gear Up For Kid” rode 62.5 miles up A1A from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach County and back. The ride was one of four courses to choose from by the participants of the annual event.

I finished my ride of 62.5 miles and rode with 2 other women from our team most of the day.  It took us 4 hours to complete the course from Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale to Boynton Beach and back.  I was exhausted and sore but thrilled when I pulled in to the finish and saw a group of the kids cheering and giving us our metals.  From there it was a party with food, beverages and live music. What a day!” –Merrill Thomas

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Love begins with children, ours and others, no difference, no distinction. The wealth of kindness and honesty is within their souls. Believe in them." Brian Pearl was quoted as saying, whose Fort Lauderdale law firm; Thomas & Pearl also sponsors Merrill Thomas each year for the 62.5 mile charity ride.

Sponsor:

Thomas & Pearl, PA. “Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Law Firm”

http://ThomasandPearl.com

Kids In Distress


The organization located in Wilton Manors shelters, educates, counsels and provides limited medical attention to abused infants and children.

About Kids In Distress

Since 1979, Kids In Distress of Broward and Palm Beach counties is a licensed nationally accredited agency working for prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and care and treatment of abused and neglected children. KID partners with corporations, organizations, municipalities, schools, and individuals to provide basic services to the underserved population in South Florida. KID services helped more than 7,000 children and families last year through Prevention, Foster Care, Preschool, Family Counseling Clinic and Emergency Residential programs. In 2011, KID and Nova Southeastern University opened the Kid Dental Clinic and NSU’s Eye Care Institute at KID on KID campus. For up-to-date information on supporting events, please visit http://www.kidinc.org,  http://www.facebook.com/KidsInDistress and on Twitter @kidsindistress1.
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