Many in the northern states of the U.S.A. and Canada are concerned with the rising costs of heating their homes during the winter. One fundraiser “Care to Ride” created by Oil Heat Cares takes action to help families in need. This event includes bicyclists, motorcyclists and walkers all participating to raise funds. The event occured in Hershey, Pennsylania on May 21, 2007.  The event raised $75,000 this year, last year’s event raised $50,000.

Oil Heat Cares is a not-for-profit foundation which assists people in need and organizations with the replacement of their oil heating appliances. Funds raised by the foundation purchase heating equipment and the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers chapters and members help to identify  people and organizations in their communities that need assistance. They then install the equipment at no cost to the homeowner.

“We had challenged the industry to improve on last year ’s total,” Don Farrelll said. Farrell is the founder and director of “Care to Ride.” “To see that exceeded by 50% is astounding. The credit goes to the generosity of the corporate sponsors and the good people who came out and participated.”

The participants enjoyed music and refreshments before the event at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA. The cyclists then rode to the headquarters of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association. The motorcycles rode through the Pennsylvania countryside and rested at Cabela’s Outdoor Outfitters. The walkers walked a local path on a 5K route.

 Source: Contractor Mag.com