Maine Hospice Event (formerly "Dan Michaud Memorial Ride")

In support of
Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care
Hospice Volunteers: Center for Grief and Loss in Mid Coast Maine

Saturday, August 29, 2009

"2000 Best Country Tour" Award from The League of American Bicyclists

Riders start their 100 mile trek.

Rest stop volunteer energize riders with food and encouragement.

Dan's Family: Terry and Russ Michaud, Florance Label, Aimee and Julie Michaud.

Founding riders Mickey Cote, Tom Legare, and Andy Pietkiewicz (not in photo) receive pre-ride instructions.

The Dan Michaud Memorial Ride is now the
Maine Hospice Event.

Since 1986, friends and supporters of Dan R. Michaud have honored his end-of-life struggle by raising money and riding in the Annual Dan Michaud Memorial Ride. The tradition continues this year under a new banner and with new memorials. The Maine Hospice Event celebrates the lives of passed loved ones by supporting the people and organizations working to improve end-of-life care.

Honor the memory of your passed loved ones by participating in this important annual fund raising event and enjoy one of the best bike treks in the country, the best food served at a cycling event, and great music.

100% of your raised pledges go to the local, direct-service volunteer hospice programs through the state-wide efforts of the Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care.

The Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care exists to ensure the continued development of Hospice and Palliative Care in Maine. The Council provides education and technical assistance regarding end-of-life care, as well as advocacy for terminally ill and bereaved persons.

Hospice Volunteers: Center for Grief and Loss in Mid Coast Maine is a volunteer organization that provides caring, supportive, non-medical services to individuals and families coping with dying and grief, and promotes education and dialogue within the community about end-of-life issues. In 1979, it began as a grass roots effort by a group of dedicated volunteers who offered assistance to families caring for a dying member at home.

Details

Times:

7:00 Registration
8:00 All rides begin
12:00 to 2:00 Gourmet lunch and entertainment

Lunch: A gourmet lunch for all participants complements of the program board members.

Where: The Brunswick Gazebo located at the south end of the Brunswick town mall, on Maine Street.

Fees and Pledges: Individual registration $25, Team registration $100. Pledge minimum $100 per participant (teams may average their pledges).

Deadlines

August 1, 2009 -- Memorial Registration Deadline -- add your memorial to the event shirt and website.

August 8, 2009 -- Pre-Registration Deadline -- all paid pre-registration will receive an event T-Shirt or Hat.

Prizes

Prizes: All riders will receive a special 'thank you' package from our sponsors. Riders or teams raising more than the minimum pledge level will qualify for special door prizes provided by local merchants and businesses. (see last year's prize list below)