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Ride for AIDS Chicago Aims to Raise $1 million

 More than 300 cyclists will embark on a 190-mile ride Saturday to raise $1 million for organizations serving people with HIV/AIDS.
More than 300 cyclists will embark on a 190-mile ride Saturday to raise $1 million for organizations serving people with HIV/AIDS.
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Ride for AIDS Chicago

UPTOWN — More than 300 cyclists will embark on a two-day, 190-mile bike ride this weekend aimed at raising $1 million for organizations that serve people living with HIV/AIDS.

Saturday marks the 11th annual Ride for AIDS Chicago fundraiser.

Starting at 6:30 a.m., participants will pump their pedals from 1022 W. Central St. in north suburban Evanston to Elkhorn, Wis., according to event organizer the Test Positive Aware Network, a nonprofit organization at 5050 N. Broadway.

The ride is designed to raise money for TPAN and partnering agencies that provide testing, medical resources and counseling for people with HIV/AIDS.

TPAN said the ride has raised almost $2.5 million in its first decade, and aims for the ambitious goal of $1 million more before the weekend is over. Donors have pledged nearly $700,000 so far.

The Ride for AIDS Chicago event ends with closing ceremonies Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Road.

The City Council passed a resolution in June recognizing Ride for AIDS Chicago participants "for their commitment to raising awareness and funding for HIV/AIDS services in Chicagoland."

For more information about Ride for AIDS Chicago, click here.

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