Northern California - Charity question

Are there any Autism Awareness rides in Northern California? I have done some searching and only came up with one in Baltimore, MD, hoping for something a bit more local.
Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of one.
Thanks

Why not just donate directly to the organization you think would not waste the money?

Why not just donate directly to the organization you think would not waste the money?

Or even better - get an Autism Awareness JERSEY and then do a local century, and send the Autism charity a check. The people on the Autism Awareness rides are already aware but the people on Grizzly Peak aren't. Won't have to pester people for sponsorships either.

And there's nothing to stop you from treating any century as a charity ride, collecting donations from people you know and then forwarding them on to the charity. The people who started Turning Wheels for Kids (a San Jose group that donates bikes to underprivileged kids each holiday season) have done that with the Death Ride the last couple of years. I believe there are even a couple of websites out there that will let you take credit card donations on-line (they take a cut of course).

JB

And there's nothing to stop you from treating any century as a charity ride, collecting donations from people you know and then forwarding them on to the charity. The people who started Turning Wheels for Kids (a San Jose group that donates bikes to underprivileged kids each holiday season) have done that with the Death Ride the last couple of years. I believe there are even a couple of websites out there that will let you take credit card donations on-line (they take a cut of course).

JB

I have thought about doing this, and will probably give it a try next time I go on an organized ride.
As a parent with an autistic son, I was hoping there was a specific charity ride that both he and I could participate in. Lacking that, I guess I'll just do it on an individual basis.
Thanks for the input.

A lot of the charity rides spend a ton of money on the expenses for the ride. Some even use a professional staff that eats up half or more of the donated money. If you really believe in a charity, you and they are better off if you just send them a check directly.

I have thought about doing this, and will probably give it a try next time I go on an organized ride.
As a parent with an autistic son, I was hoping there was a specific charity ride that both he and I could participate in. Lacking that, I guess I'll just do it on an individual basis.
Thanks for the input.

OH! You want your son to participate... there are lots of centuries that have child-friendly options. Foxy's, and Tour d'Organics come to mind with 25 - 35 mile routes if you think he can do that.

I have an 11-yo nephew with pretty severe autism and he'd have a pretty hard time with something like that but maybe your boy would enjoy it. Do you have a tandem?

OH! You want your son to participate... there are lots of centuries that have child-friendly options. Foxy's, and Tour d'Organics come to mind with 25 - 35 mile routes if you think he can do that.

I have an 11-yo nephew with pretty severe autism and he'd have a pretty hard time with something like that but maybe your boy would enjoy it. Do you have a tandem?

One that might work is the Chico Wildflower. There are flat and family options. Plus, it's in April instead of later in the year.

http://www.chicovelo.org/wildflower.html

OH! You want your son to participate... there are lots of centuries that have child-friendly options. Foxy's, and Tour d'Organics come to mind with 25 - 35 mile routes if you think he can do that.

I have an 11-yo nephew with pretty severe autism and he'd have a pretty hard time with something like that but maybe your boy would enjoy it. Do you have a tandem?


One that might work is the Chico Wildflower. There are flat and family options. Plus, it's in April instead of later in the year.

http://www.chicovelo.org/wildflower.html

Ideally I'd love to do it with him...he has a very mild form of autism and is social and outgoing. Right now he is a little shaky on his bike (he is only 6 1/2), but is very interested in the sport itself. I'm thinking in a couple years he would be good for riding at least part of an organized ride with me...that's why I'm checking it out now. A tandem is a great idea and just might be the way to go!
Thanks for your ideas-I'll be keeping them in mind for sure! :)