Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Wanted to give mention to Spin For Hunger, a great fundraising event taking place next month.

While it’s not technically on the Upper West Side, my girlfriend is involved with the planning and organizing efforts, so it’s getting a special dispensation.

As winter approaches, it’s important to remember that many New Yorkers will spend the holiday season cold and hungry. If you’d like to help make a difference, this is a great way to do it.

Spin For Hunger takes place on Saturday, December 3rd, at indoor cycling studio Flywheel Sports (201 E. 67th). It incorporate fitness, fundraising and music, as well as prizes and giveaways for the top fundraisers.  FOX 5 is the event’s media sponsor and Good Day New York co-host Rosanna Scotto is a participant.

The event is a great way to burn some calories while also helping a charitable organization that feeds, clothes and counsels 9,000 families in the New York area each week, and serves 1.5 million meals per year.

There are two ways for you to participate:

1. You can sign up to spin (that’s a fancy word for “ride an exercise bike”) at the event on 12/3. There are a few seats still available for those who can commit to raising a minimum of $350.
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   The event will feature a DJ, raffles, give-a-ways, goody bags from vendors including Athleta, the Nalini Method (both are UWS businesses), and more.
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   As an added bonus, participants who raise the minimum $350 are eligible for some great incentives. You can see the full list here — it includes gift cards, Amazon Kindles, and even iPad 2′s!
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   Click here to register for the event (scroll down to “Individual Participation” at the bottom)
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2. If you’re unable to participate on 12/3 or can’t commit to raising $350, you can make a donation of any size directly to St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters — no amount is too small!
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   Click here for the donation page (then click “Make A General Donation”)

For more information, visit SpinForHunger.com or e-mail spinforhunger@gmail.com.

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