Burn Your Buns with Bridgewood Farms on July 4th

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - Bikers will take to the streets and through the rolling hills of Willis and Conroe on Saturday, July 4, at the 12th Annual “Burn Your Buns” Bike Ride starting at 7:30 am at 11680 Rose Road in Conroe.

Presented by The Woodlands Cycling Club, McDougal Law Firm, and Lake Conroe Rotary Club, the course is a back road tour that begins and ends at Bridgewood Farms on Rose Road, winds through to Shephard Hill Road and back. Relax, ride, hydrate, and enjoy your morning. Then have lunch and enjoy watermelon courtesy of Consolidated Communications.

Over 400 people participated in the event in 2014. Bridgewood Farms is expecting 450 attendees this year. The routes are 20, 31, and 62 miles of casual, non-competitive family rides through the countryside. Last year the Bike Ride raised over $22,000 to help provide programs and services for 120 intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals in Montgomery County and surrounding areas.

“We are hoping to exceed the amount we raised last year to provide the necessary programs and services for our clients”, said Flo Nelson, Executive Director.

Each registered participant will receive a tee shirt (if registered by June 26), a goodie bag, refreshments along the route, and lunch after the ride. Registration fees are $30 for individuals, and $50 for families (4 people) if received by June 26, 2015. Late registration is $40 for individuals, and $60 for families. Register Online! Packet pickup will begin at 6:15 am on Saturday, July 4, at Bridgewood Farms. www.BridgewoodFarms.org

Sponsorships are still available and range from $100 with name on back of shirt, $500 for naming on signs along route, and $1,000 for inclusion on all media and website. All donations, sponsorships, and entries go directly to help fund Bridgewood Farms programs. In addition to a memorial...In Loving Memory of Debbie Cowling, the sponsors to date are (in alphabetical order):

Sheryl, Bill and Stacey Brown
Consolidated Communications
Cynthia and John Garza
Marissa Gonzales and Jeffrey Tacy
Curtis, Marjorie and John Hildebrandt
Tom and Mary Krolcyzk
Christa and Aivars Krumins
Lake Conroe Rotary
Susan and Larry Mausser
Bill Pinkerton
Pct. Commissioner Mike Meador
Pct 1 Constables Office
Shannon Fine Jewelry
Steve Schroger
Jerry, Paula and Jody Shumpert
Sweet Revenge Bake Shoppe Bakery in The Woodlands
Taylorized PR
Nancy Wilson

Founded in 1967, Bridgewood Farms has a mission to provide programs and services to enable individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach their highest potential through training and life experiences that build self-esteem and promote personal independence. Bridgewood Farms serves over 100 teens and adults with opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives.

In November the new gymnasium was opened providing clients with the opportunity to promote fitness, exercise, recreational activities, and a healthier lifestyle. The clients are also able to train for both Special Olympics throughout the year regardless of the weather. In the classrooms, clients participate in skills that teach basic nutrition, money management, housekeeping, social interaction, and reading that are specific to the individual and their needs. Other programs include respite care, pre-vocational training, horticulture, ceramics, and adult continuing education.

The success of our community is dependent on individuals working together. Bridgewood Farms requests the public to both share and support what we do to help individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Everyone is entitled to feel special. Bridgewood Farms is place where happiness abounds, where peer pressure does not exist and freedom takes on new meaning to improve the quality of life for the clients.

"We are so grateful for your continued support. Please join us by sponsoring this event, participating as a rider, or volunteering your time on July 4th as we travel through the north side of Montgomery County on bike”, said Flo Nelson.

Learn more about Bridgewood Farms by visiting their website at www.BridgewoodFarms.org or follow them on Facebook at Bridgewood Farms Facebook.

About Bridgewood Farms: Bridgewood Farms is located on 53 acres serving clients through day programs, respite programs, pre-vocational programs, and other social, wellness, and educational programs for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to promote self-esteem and personal independence. Donations are tax deductible and critical to the operating budget. Located at 11680 Rose Road I Conroe, visitors may schedule a visit to volunteer or receive services.

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