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NATIONAL AND LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE OF PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S EVENTS
JOHN LAMACCHIA CONTINUES JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA ON HIS BIKE
An East Tennessee man has embarked on a 4,400-mile journey from Washington state to Boston for some good causes.
John LaMacchia plans to raise money for three different groups: Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Thompson Cancer Research Center, and the Cerebral Palsy Center.
PEDAL FOR PAT RIDERS LOG MILES AND MEMORIES
Before Michelle Marciniak decided to get on a bike to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, she estimated the farthest she had ever pedaled was 25 miles. In September, the former Lady Vol point guard will join the Pedal for Pat peloton for 1,098 miles across five states in 12 days.
Lady Vol Alumni Michelle Marciniak Gifts $50,000 in Honor of Pat Summitt
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces a generous donation of $50,000 from former Lady Vol MVP and Hall of Famer Michelle Marciniak. This donation was given in memory of her beloved basketball coach and mentor, the late-legendary coach Pat Summitt.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S DR. ROBIN HARDIN
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces growth on the Board of Directors with the appointment of respected University of Tennessee advisor and professor, Dr. Robin Hardin. As a leader in the Sport Management program in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Hardin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization in the management and execution of events.
MADE FOR KNOXVILLE SPOTLIGHTS JOSHUA CRISP
With 1,098 mile bike rides under his belt, this serial entrepreneur is on a mission to redesign communities with seniors in mind.
KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST JOINS PEDAL FOR ALZHIMER’S AS EVENT MANAGER
The Knoxville-based charitable organization is pleased to welcome its first employee to lead efforts in creating and managing a variety of road cycling, mountain bike, gravel, and cyclocross events to further the mission of spreading awareness and raising funds for Alzheimer’s research, education, support, and care.
