Sunday, July 30, 2006

Charity Bike Ride Starts Sunday July 30th

William Iaia ( Black and red shirt) and Jay D'Agostino ( Wheaties top) begin the 900 mile charity bike ride from Chicago to Long Island NY. This effort was done to help raise money and bring awareness for children with special health care needs that are medically frail, chronically ill or living with a life threatening illness. These children are in our community , in our hospitals and some in our special homes "Angela's House". We are very proud of these two special men who selflessly are giving all they have for these Children.


The night before they started each of their $200 Computers for the bikes that monitor their datat malfunctioned. A half hour before the store closed they ran out to buy new onwes.

DAY ONE:
William called 3:30CST
*off to tough start
*Made it to Plymouth Indiana,45 Miles west of Ft Wayne
*heat is awful
*Both William and Jay have bad leg cramps
*Had to pull over and lay down on the grass due t the heat for about 15 minutes and fell asleep for a bit
*74 miles into the trip william hit a rock at 20 MPH and had a blow out.
*stopped to replace tire
*Changed course and no longer on rte ^ due to high crime area, now traveling on rte 30
*Did a total of 94 miles and stopped in ahotel. At the pool and later to dinner and bed
asked if they will quit----- William sad NO WAY!

Getting ready for the Charity Bike ride

William Iaia and Jay D'Agostino flew Southwest Airlines to Chicago and prepare their bikes for the long 900 mile ride to Long Island

Friday, July 28, 2006

Angela's House Charity Bike Ride

Jay D'Agostino and Mr Iaia look at the map for their 900 mile bike ride that will start on July 30th in Chicago and will end August 6th on Long Island at McCarthy's Pub Centereach. They should arrive at the Pub between 1 to 4pm. Mr D'Agostino said that they have trained extensively over the past few month in preparation for this 900 mile bike ride and they are very excited to be part of helping ATDC / Angela's House. Their effort will help to raise money and bring about awareness for medically frail children.

HRH Construction Golf Outing



Gregory Cuneo, Chairman of HRH Construction graciously held their 3rd annual fund raiser on July 25th at the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester. ATDC / Angela's House was one of the recipients of this great event.