National Bike Tour for Childhood Cancer Research Arriving in Bergen / Rockland County

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, May 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Space is limited – make your reservation today by web or by check:

· Mail Donation Checks Payable to “Rally NY” to: 4 Gary Drive, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
· Tickets may be purchased at the door, however space is limited. Minimum donation is required to attend.

Thank you to all sponsors who are already on board in supporting Luke, Zach, and the Rally Across America team:

Fire & Oak

Wells Fargo, N.A.

Cyclesport

The Insurance Centers

West Milford Elks

Kristin Dahl Fashions

Jimcor Agencies

Davey’s Locker

Suburban General Insurance Agency

Perfect Limo Service, Inc

Bella Luna Restaurant

Harwood Lloyd, LLC

Vertex Engineering Services

Gordon & Rees, LLP

The Rally Foundation has made a huge difference so far. In just six years, they have sponsored more than $3 million on childhood cancer research grants, supporting more than 60 research projects nationwide, including 7 projects in New York specifically for Columbia University Medical Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Montefiore Medical Center in New York City and the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester. Rally has also received the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence and 93 cents of every dollar given supports their mission. Of the 1 million charities operating in the US today, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.

Aleksandra Valenza, Rally’s NY advocate holds the Rally Foundation’s mission very close to her heart. “Rally is fighting for a cause that my entire family is drawn to, not because of first hand experiences, but because this issue has captured our hearts. Rally hasn’t had a big presence in the NY/NJ area and my family wants to do all we can to give back and raise awareness for the affected children and their families. Cancer can happen to any family at anytime. We have met many of the affected children and parents and have heard many stories. Let’s just say that no family should ever need to go through this.

“We want to do anything we can to bring an ounce of hope to even one more child, who today is otherwise being robbed of the opportunity to go to school, play with their friends or even sleep in their own bed. While the Rally’s championship athletes bring their championship mentality from their field of play to our Rally Events, it’s the Rally children and their parents that are teaching all of us how to be Champions in Life.”

For Sponsorship Opportunities or more details, contact:
Aleksandra Valenza | 609.651.1227

The proceeds from Rally Across America will benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally), which supports all phases of childhood cancer research from science at the bench to Phase I, II, and III clinical trials, including targeted therapies, DNA studies and survivorship studies. For every dollar Rally receives, 93 cents goes to support its mission, according to independently audited financials. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Rally is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. EIN: 20-1950849. Corporate gifts-in-kind value can be put towards one of the above sponsorship levels.

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, 5775 Glenridge Dr. Building B, Suite 370, Sandy Springs, GA 30328