AIDS Vaccine 200

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AIDS Vaccine 200 (AV 200) is a charity bike ride through the scenic

HIV vaccine, and other beneficiaries.[1]

The ride

The 2-day ride takes place in May each year. More than 150 cyclists and an army of volunteers complete the ride each year. The ride begins on the campus of

Oconee National Forest. Cyclists and volunteers lodge Saturday night in cabins located alongside the edge of Rock Eagle's 110-acre (45 ha) lake. Cyclists choose several different mileage options and can customize the length of the ride to their ability levels. The full ride entails back-to-back century rides, 100 miles (160 km) each day for a total of 200 miles (320 km). Cyclists may also choose a shorter 80-mile (130 km) route for a total of 160 miles (260 km). A third option is for cyclists to form relay squads of up to 5 riders. The squad then divides the 100-mile (160 km) distance each day into relay segments as long as each cyclist wishes to ride. The ride follows country roads across rural areas and rolling hills as riders pass through several small, Georgia
towns including Stone Mountain, Jersey, Social Circle, and Godfrey.

History

Action Cycling Atlanta, Inc. (ACA) was formed in 2003 by a group of cyclists who had participated in the 2002 European AIDS Vaccine Ride, one of the last

Wise Giving Alliance and to minimizing event expenses returning as much of the funds raised directly to the charitable cause. To date, 100% of the money raised by ride participants has been donated to the beneficiary. Action Cycling Atlanta is able to do this by underwriting the cost of the event through registration fees and generous event sponsors. The ride originally traveled from the Hope Clinic in Decatur, GA to Athens, GA. To accommodate more riders, in 2007, ride organizers changed the route to begin and end on the Emory University campus with a Saturday night stay at Rock Eagle near Eatonton, GA. In 2009, the name of the ride was changed to the AIDS Vaccine 200 to communicate more clearly the purpose of the ride.[4]

Fundraising results

The ride has been able to provide increased funding year over year due to the diligence of volunteers. One of the reasons Action Cycling Atlanta is so fiscally effective is that no part of the money raised through sponsorships or fundraising donations is spent on salaries of any kind. To date (August 2017), Action Cycling Atlanta, through its Action Cycling 200 and AIDS Vaccine 200 rides has donated a total of $2,781,090 for AIDS vaccine research and AIDS-related services.


Fundraising Results by Year

Year Total Emory Vaccine Center AID Atlanta AIDS Athens Jerusalem House Positive Impact
2003 $49,365 $49,365 - - - -
2004 $59,075 $59,075 - - - -
2005 $52,125 $37,000 - $15,125 - -
2006 $79,975 $74,975 - $5,000 - -
2007 $75,500 $75,500 - - - -
2008 $106,000 $106,000 - - - -
2009 $175,000 $175,000 - - - -
2010 $198,200 $190,000 - - $6,200 $2,000
2011 $233,700 $205,700 - - $25,000 $3,000
2012 $297,500 $260,000 - - $35,000 $2,500
2013 $304,000 $255,000 - - $37,000 $12,000
2014 $223,000 $163,100 $17,500 - $27,000 $15,400
2015 $249,150 $200,000 - - $32,850 $16,300
2016 $320,000 $260,300 - - $57,000 $2,700
2017 $358,500 $305,600 - - $47,100 $5,800
Total $2,781,090 $2,416,615 $17,500 $20,125 $267,150 $59,700

See also

References

  1. ^ The big wheel / Critics don't faze Dan Pallotta, who has helped raise big bucks for AIDS research - and his company
  2. ^ Pallotta announces end to AIDS Vaccine Rides: Even with production fee forfeited, beneficiaries to receive less than 10 percent Archived May 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Pallotta TeamWorks Record of Impact: Detailed Financial Disclosure
  4. ^ AIDS Vaccine 200 Website - History

External links

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