2010 ECHN Bike Connect - May 23, 2010

About the 2010 Event

Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) held its 8th Annual ECHN Bike Connect on Sunday, May 23. Over 260 participants attended this event, which raised more than $32,000 towards nursing scholarships for ECHN employees wishing to further their nursing education or become a nurse.

Participants could choose a 23-mile route, a 43-mile route, or walk a 6-mile route. This was the third year Bike Connect has offered an option for walkers, and the first runners signed up! The weather was cool and cloudy, enabling the participants to finish a little earlier and enjoy a feast donated by Angellino's in Vernon. Free massages were offered for those who wished inside the Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut offices in Vernon, the hosts for the event.



This event would not have been possible without the generosity of the lead sponsors, Connecticut Business Systems and Manchester Road Race, as well as the other major supporters: Bolles Motors, BJ's and Omnicare. A special thanks also to founding Bike Connect co-chairs Alan Krupp, MD and Robert Rodner, MD. Thanks also goes to Bolles Motors, The Bike Shop in Manchester and Manchester Cycle Shop, who provided SAG Wagon support for the day.




Dr. Robert Rodner (left) and Dr. Alan Krupp (retired, right), co-chairs of the Bike Connect Committee,with Richard Silvia, Development Officer for ECHN.

About Bike Connect

The first Bike Connect was held in 2003, brought to fruition from an idea of Dr. Robert Rodner and Dr. Alan Krupp in support of our health system and our nurses. In an era where nursing shortages are reaching critical levels, this fundraising event has been most successful. Bike Connect is designed to raise money for nursing scholarships which are given to current ECHN employees. The 23-mile bicycle course connects Woodlake at Tolland, Rockville General Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital and the Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut facilities. Cyclists may also choose a 43-mile route which adds the Glastonbury Wellness Center to an already challenging route. Bicycle routes travel through both residential and local business communities with maximum spectator visibility throughout the event. You don't bike? Join us for the 6-mile Nurses Walk!

Click here to download a brochure about the 2010 event (pdf format).
Click here to download the Consent Waiver Form (pdf format).

You may register by mail using the form in the above brochure.  Click here to register online at active.com. Note: There is a fee associated with online registration.

If you are an ECHN employee and would like to apply for a scholarship funded by Bike Connect, you may download an application for viewing by clicking here (PDF format).  The updated application for 2011 will be available in December.

• Download the route for the 6-mile walk (pdf format)
• Download the route for the 23-mile bike ride(pdf format)
• Download the route for the 43-mile bike ride (pdf format)

To register for the next Bike Connect, to volunteer to help on the day of the event, or for more information, please call Richard Silvia at the ECHN Community Healthcare Foundation office at 860-872-5305 or silvia@echn.org
  

Platinum Sponsor - $7,500

• Company recognition during opening remarks at start of ride
• Company logo on sponsorship board at the event
• Post-event mailing that lists all corporate sponsors by level Company logo on Bike Connect Brochure
• Company logo with hyperlink on ECHN website to sponsor's corporate website
• Company logo on banner displayed at start/finish line
• Company logo on t-shirts
• Inclusion in all pre- and post-event press releases
• Free registration for 10 cyclists

Gold Sponsor - $5,000

• Company logo on sponsorship board at the event
• Company logo on Bike Connect Brochure
• Post-event mailing that lists all corporate sponsors by level
• Company logo on ECHN website
• Inclusion in all pre- and post-event press releases
• Free registration for 6 cyclists

Silver Sponsor - $2,500

• Company logo on sponsorship board at the event
• Post-event mailing that lists all corporate sponsors by level
• Company logo on ECHN website
• Inclusion in all pre- and post-event press releases
• Free registration for 4 cyclists

Registration Table Sponsor - $1,000

• Company name on registration table at the event
• Post-event mailing that lists all corporate sponsors by level
• Company name listed on ECHN website
• Free registration for 4 cyclists

Route Sponsor - $500

• Company name on sponsorship board at the event
• Post-event mailing that lists all corporate sponsors by level