All proceeds benefit the YMCA of North West Florida, Bike Pensacola
& our newest benefactor - Seville Quarter Wild Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Meals.
& our newest benefactor - Seville Quarter Wild Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Meals.
What's in store for 2021?
YMCA of North West Florida
Bike Pensacola
In 2021 Bike Pensacola is looking to do a tactical urbanism project. This includes making some temporary improvements to a roadway to demonstrate how much safer and more pleasant it can be for walking and bicycling, and we invite the community to come out and use the roadway on that day. We will have events and activities taking place along the road to help make it fun interactive and educational as we continue to promote road safety.
In 2021 Bike Pensacola is looking to do a tactical urbanism project. This includes making some temporary improvements to a roadway to demonstrate how much safer and more pleasant it can be for walking and bicycling, and we invite the community to come out and use the roadway on that day. We will have events and activities taking place along the road to help make it fun interactive and educational as we continue to promote road safety.
The YMCA of Northwest Florida
2019: A portion of the proceeds went to support curriculum materials and supplies to promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in the after school program. The inclusion of STEAM activities nurtures growing minds and extends hands-on learning in out-of-school hours. The balance purchased equipment and supplies that enabled the Y to offer group classes in CPR, AED, and first aid to the community. This capacity-building donation allowed the Y to maximize the effectiveness of staff trainers in spreading life-saving skills outside of its four walls, making the Greater Pensacola area safer for everyone.
2020: The Y has directed proceeds from the 2020 event to purchase and install a permanent shade structure over the outdoor family pool at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre. This structure will provide critical sun protection at this branch, expanding our ability to offer swim lessons, camp swimming and recreational swimming to this community.
2020: The Y has directed proceeds from the 2020 event to purchase and install a permanent shade structure over the outdoor family pool at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre. This structure will provide critical sun protection at this branch, expanding our ability to offer swim lessons, camp swimming and recreational swimming to this community.
Bike Pensacola
Known for their popular bike ride in town—the Slow Ride, Bike Pensacola is a coalition of bicyclists, bike clubs, bike shops, and other organizations working to improve conditions for bicycling in Pensacola. More than 400 riders bike the city streets for its monthly Slow Ride, building support for a more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly community.
Co-founder Christian Wagley is a strong advocate for restoring Pensacola’s urban core and making the City more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month they offer information about bicycle laws and safety tips that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable.
2020: The proceeds from the 2020 event was used to promote our new Safer Streets Pensacola project that we’ve been organizing since summer 2020. The project is pretty comprehensive, including promoting a Vision Zero policy for the City Council and Mayor to endorse. The project will also include education and advocacy around traffic calming needed to reduce vehicle speeds, through social media and enhanced educational displays at Slow Rides.
Co-founder Christian Wagley is a strong advocate for restoring Pensacola’s urban core and making the City more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month they offer information about bicycle laws and safety tips that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable.
2020: The proceeds from the 2020 event was used to promote our new Safer Streets Pensacola project that we’ve been organizing since summer 2020. The project is pretty comprehensive, including promoting a Vision Zero policy for the City Council and Mayor to endorse. The project will also include education and advocacy around traffic calming needed to reduce vehicle speeds, through social media and enhanced educational displays at Slow Rides.
Seville Quarter Wild Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Meals
This year we will add a new benefactor, Seville Quarter Wild Turkey Trot. Not only will we host our after party at Seville Quarter but proceeds from this year’s race will help carry their mission forward to feed families in need for Thanksgiving. Each year Seville Quarter’s employees prepare and deliver complete Thanksgiving dinners to over 125 families. We are excited for this opportunity to partner together to add this cause as a third benefactor to serve needy families in our community. In past Seville has provided complete Thanksgiving meals for families in need in our community.