The Ride
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6.25.11
Meridian
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Ride for Health!
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Inc. is sponsoring the ninth annual Blue Cruise, a recreational cycling event for charity. This year's beneficiaries are:
- Garden City Community Clinic - providing medical, dental and mental health services to low-income, uninsured patients.
- Family Advocates - working to keep abused children out of danger and in safe homes, while partnering with parents to build strong families.
History of the event
The Foundation held the first Blue Cruise "Wheels for Wellness" bike ride in Meridian, Idaho in 2003 and conducts the event annually. The inaugural event attracted more than 100 cyclists and raised $8,000 for its selected charities. With support from generous sponsors, the Blue Cruise event has hosted some 3,221 riders and raised over $122,000 that was given to various Treasure Valley charities including:
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