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COVID-19 Event Changes
Although we are so sad that our 22nd AIDS Ride For Life won’t happen the way we all know and love this year, our top priority at the Southern Tier AIDS Program is the safety and health of our AIDS Ride For Life participants, volunteers and staff.
Because of the developments related to COVID-19, all of our fundraisers will take place as individual and virtual events this year. As we adapt to the current changes in our world, we remember why the AIDS Ride For Life exists and move forward together in creating a new and dynamic experience for all participants. We remain steadfast in our mission, humbled and grateful to all of you who continue to support our fundraising efforts.
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LOGIN - Click on this button if you've already registered as a participant and created your personal fundraising page. (You can edit your page here)
Total fundraising is a combination of online donations and money collected offline via checks, cash and credit card. The total in the thermometer will be combined with the offline donations for our event total. Donations for the AIDS Ride For Life are collected through December 31, 2020. Thank you for your support! Mail checks to STAP, 22 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905 ATTN: ARFL
THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR AIDS RIDE FOR LIFE 2020 - Keeping the Distance! OUR 22nd ANNUAL RIDE WILL BE A UNIQUE EVENT YEAR with a new, positive experience under one of the most challenging times. Many of our riders and supporters have reached out and are eager to learn how we are planning this year’s experience! We stand by our FIM moto (Fun Is Mandatory) and do not want you to experience any FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
- COMMIT TO A RIDE, RUN, A DOG WALK OR YOUR PERSONAL CHALLENGE - Traditionally these mile numbers represent the distance to each pit stop along the annual ARFL route (102, 90, 69, 42, 25 or 14 miles). This year, you can choose your virtual distance and the manner in which you will accomplish it between August 12 – September 12.
- SUPER CHALLENGE - 306 miles to Ride - Equal to THREE complete ARFL Rides around Cayuga Lake!
- REGISTER - Click on the red REGISTER button above. Complete the form as prompted. Let us know how you are participating. How about a personal Triathlon? TEAMS are a great option.
- REGISTRATION FEE - Pay a small registration fee. These fees are what we use to underwrite event expenses.
- CREATE YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE - Set your personal goal. Fundraising starts as soon as you create your personal page, even if it's prior to August 12th!
- FUNDRAISING - We have changed our fundraising minimum to $100! You can still become a member of our High Gear Club by raising $1000 or more!
- OPTIONAL VIRTUAL CYCLING APP - (Strava) – live link will be included in the confirmation email.
- RECRUIT friends and family to donate to your fundraising page and/or participate with you.
- TAKE PICTURES & VIDEOS along the way, tag them on Instagram @RideForLife_Ithaca, FB and/or send them to us at ride@stapinc.org and we will post them! Hash tags #ARFL2020, #VirtualRFL.
- CYCLING ROAD SAFETY - A must - CLICK HERE.
- RUNNER'S GENERAL SAFETY - Advice from RRCA - Road Runners Club of America. CLICK HERE
- RIDER'S RAFFLE PRIZES - CLICK HERE
- FINISHER'S GIFT - Each participant who completes their fundraising can choose to receive an event T-shirt sponsored by local businesses.
- OPENING CEREMONY - Join us in launching ARFL 2020 on Wednesday, August 12 on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92030203920
CLOSING CEREMONY - Our virtual Closing Ceremony is on September 12 at 2pm on ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/93813615180 - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS will be announced at the Closing Ceremony: Top Three Participants, Top Three Teams, Top First Time Participant, Longest Distance Participant and Most Creative Participant. Submit your photos & videos by Sunday, September 13, 2020 on Facebook, Instagram, or to ride@stapinc.org. Best of the Best will be posted on STAP's Facebook & Instagram pages for a public vote. Acknowledgments for Best Photos/Videos announced post ARFL week.
LEADERBOARD
HERE'S WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Get in touch!
Mary Kaminsky, Director of Development mkaminsky@stapinc.org Southern Tier AIDS Program 314 W. State. St., Ithaca, NY 14850 22 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905 607.798.1706 Ext 108 ABOUT YOUR DONATION
To make a donation, please complete the form below. Money raised via the AIDS Ride For Life 2020 - Keeping the Distance will not only help to improve lives, it will help to transform futures. On behalf of the Southern Tier AIDS Program, the AIDS Ride For Life Team, our Participants, and especially our clients, we thank you with all of our hearts.
Thank You!
FUNDRAISING - How can I raise money? We make it easy! Your personal fundraising page will safely and securely take donations. You can share your page on social media and email the link to friends and family. There are most likely many people who would love to donate for you to Ride or Run your miles! For fundraising sample letters, suggestions and our Event Handbook - visit our website at aidsrideforlife.org/downloads. All of the donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
What is the donation money used for? 100% of donations go to STAP and stay here in our eight-county region, helping to make our community a healthy place to live, work and grow. For information on the Role of STAP - Click Here. To visit our agency website Click Here - STAPinc.org
What is the deadline for raising the fundraising minimum? Please turn in all of your donations by Friday, September 11 at the Southern Tier AIDS Program at 314 W. State. St, Ithaca, NY 14850 or 22 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905.
Where can I drop off or mail-in cash or check donations? Checks can be mailed or checks and cash can be brought into our office at 314 W. State St., Ithaca NY 14950
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES! HIGH GEAR CLUB - You can WIN fabulous gifts and enjoy a lovely after party in October by raising $1000, $2500, $5000 or more at our High Gear Club Party! This wonderful post Ride event is truly a gathering of hearts. Watch our newsletter for prize updates! SILVER SPOKE CLUB - Win fabulous prizes by raising $500 to $999
SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM Main ARFL Office - 314 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-4098OR Agency Home Office - 22 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905 607-798-1706