Williston Park gears up for a good cause

  • 2015-02-05
In just a few days, around 20,000 cyclists across the city, 800 of them in Roslyn near Williston Park, are expected to hop on a stationary bike and pedal their way to a cure.

The cyclists will be participating in Cycle for Survival, an annual fundraising event held in 13 cities across the U.S. The event was created by Jennifer and David Linn in 2007 to raise funds for rare cancers, or cancers that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the country. Since 2009, it has been part of Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Equinox gyms have acted as the primary funding partner.

The event has doubled the amount it raised each year, raising $20m in 2014 compared to $250,000 the first year. In total, more than $58m has been raised for the study of rare cancer. Brochure printers can help the organization explain its mission to the public and highlight the work that has been done with the money raised at past events.

With the event taking place this Sunday, February 8, those who participate in the event at the Roslyn Equinox can sign up for either the morning session from 8:00 am until noon, or the afternoon session from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. A number of different instructors will lead a series of 50-minute cycling classes throughout each session. Every participant must wear a pair of sneakers, since some cycling shoes might not be compatible with Equinox's bikes. Food and drink will be provided throughout the day.