AIDSRide Raised About $6 Million

To the Editor:

As rider #1783 in the 2001 Tanqueray’s Northeast AIDSRide, I’d like to thank all those that supported me with both pledges and well wishes in this meaningful event that started on Thursday, July 19, at Bear Mountain, N.Y., and ended at the Boston Common on Sunday, July 22.

Pit Stop #3 at St Rose’s was among the journey’s finest – especially for me – with friends and family waiting. This year’s ride raised about $6 million, of which about half will go directly to the benefiting HIV/AIDS agencies in NYC and Boston.

I’m proud that Newtown participated in this year’s ride and I hope it continues to do so. I know I’ll be riding and waving and looking for those pit stops again in next year’s ride!

Jason Benson

12 Founders Lane, Sandy Hook                                   August 1, 2001