Paradise Ride fundraiser scheduled

Advertiser Staff

The fourth annual Paradise Ride, which benefits HIV/AIDS research, will be July 21-28.

Organizers are expecting as many as 250 participants in the event which supports a coalition of HIV/AIDS service agencies including the Life Foundation (O'ahu); Malama Pono/Kaua'i AIDS Project; Maui AIDS Foundation; West Hawai'i AIDS Foundation; and the Big Island AIDS Project.

The Paradise Ride takes riders on a nearly 400 mile journey across O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui and the Big Island.

Since it was first launched in 1998, the event has grown to become the largest AIDS fundraiser in Hawai'i history. This year, cumulative revenue is expected to exceed $1.1 million.

There is still time to register or volunteer.

To do so, visit Paradise Ride 2001 on the Web at: www.paradiseridehawaii.org or call toll free: 1-888-285-9866.