The sound of roaring engines cut through the brisk fall air on Saturday morning, October 10, as Christel House hosted its first annual "Braking the Cycle Ride" to help children break the cycle of poverty. The police-escorted 100+ mile trip saw 93 riders go from the Christel House Academy, on the near-south side of Indianapolis, to Brown County and back. Registrants received breakfast, lunch and a t-shirt and collectively raised over $15,000 for our students in need around the globe! It was an amazing, fun-filled day that truly made a WORLD of difference!

1st Annual Braking the Cycle Ride from Christel House on Vimeo.

Watch the video, see the photos on Flickr, view our live tweets from the event on Twitter and don't miss the clips on Steel Horse TV (available Monday 10/19)!

A HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsor, Hensley Legal Group and to Gov. Mitch Daniels for co-chairing the event!

A big thank you to all our sponsors including 97.1 Hank FM, 1070 ESPN The Fan, BlackInk IT, Kroger, All-American Picnic Co., Shiel Sexton, Blackburn Architects, State Farm, Life Settlement Advisors, Platinum Properties, Schmidt Associates, Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson & Buell, Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis, Blimpie, Endangered Species Chocolate, Fast Advertising, Valenti-Held, Wicked Motorsports and Pit Bull Leather Company.

Thanks to all involved for a great event! If you're interested in riding or sponsoring next year, please contact us!

Labels: Academy, fundraiser, partner, sponsor, Volunteer