ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE
CHARITABLE EFFORTS
- American Cancer Society - DetermiNation: Join this
“Nation” of athletes determined to end cancer. For information call
1-800-937-9696 or 410-749-1624 or visit
www.acsDetermiNation.org/seagullcentury.
- Habitat for Humanity: Over the years Sea Gull Century
riders have contributed more than $110,000 to build Habitat for Humanity
houses in Wicomico County. Thank you for your gifts that helped make the
American dream of homeownership possible.
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training: The
Sea Gull Century is an official destination of the Team in Training Program.
If you have
an interest in this program call 1-800-482-TEAM or visit
www.teamintraining.org for more information.
- Salisbury University Scholarship Fund: A portion of
proceeds over and above Century ride expenses go toward the Sea Gull Century
Scholarship Fund at SU. Last year our Century riders donated an additional
$2,540. The committee awarded eight scholarships in 2009. See your
registration form to make a donation.
- Local Non-Profits: Each year, Sea Gull Century proceeds
benefit dozens of non-profit organizations. A sample of organizations
receiving contributions last year include the Learn with SU lifelong
learning program, Green Earth Book Award, Healthy U of Delmarva, Ocean City
Lioness Club, Powellville Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, Helping Hands
of Beaver Dam, the League of American Bicyclists and University of Maryland
Eastern Shore. The Century also provided funding for SU campus enhancements
and student organizations, such as Relay For Life. Donations totaled some
$75,000.
