If you saw a lot of bike riders cruising through the area on Sunday, Aug. 14, you witnessed bicyclists raising money for ‘Obliteride,’ a fundraiser for the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle.
Sunday’s 65-mile route started in Tacoma and ended at Seattle’s Gas Works Park, and winded through our area with riders enjoying an ‘Orange Tunnel’ in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood.
Area residents Maureen Hoffmann and Greg Dill rallied neighbors to decorate the streets with orange banners, signs and flags, and between 8 a.m. – Noon on Sunday over 100 (or so) bike riders rode through the festive atmosphere to cheers and encouragement.
Scott Schaefer took these photos (click images to see larger versions/slideshow):
Here are additional photos courtesy Maureen Hoffmann of WABI Burien:
Here’s a video courtesy the Three Tree Point Facebook page:
[fbvideo link=”https://www.facebook.com/3TPFund/videos/1348492628514129/” width=”500″ height=”400″ onlyvideo=”1″]
Here’s a map of the route bikers took:
Obliteride has raised nearly $7 million in just three years for lifesaving cancer research at Fred Hutch; 100 percent of every dollar raised goes to the Hutch.
To donate to Obliteride, visit www.obliteride.org.
ABOUT OBLITERIDE
Obliteride is maniacally focused on FUNding cancer research at Fred Hutch and ultimately, ending cancer. We ride together annually, focusing on possibilities, embracing our fears and celebrating discovery. It’s fun, focused and full of energy! Learn more at www.obliteride.org.]]>
