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Members of the Media Will “Sweat for a Cause” for HomeStart in the fight against homelessness
Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Cold Will Deter Boston Media Personalities and Others From Participating in the Annual ICycle on Feb. 27!
The frosty winter weather will not deter more than a dozen Boston media celebrities from participating in a bicycle spinning class outside in the cold at One International Place, on February 27. The event highlights the challenges facing homeless families and individuals. The celebrity cyclists will participate in HomeStart’s 7th annual ICycle, an all-day spinning marathon to raise funds for the organization that works to end homelessness. They were invited to participate by Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz, his wife Lindsay, and former Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. HomeStart provides assistance to individuals and families facing homelessness in the Greater Boston area.
“We are truly grateful to our media spinners and to Clay, Lindsay and Jarrod, who will help raise awareness and end homelessness in Greater Boston,” said Linda Wood-Boyle, President and Executive Director of HomeStart. “The ICycle event is a reminder that one hour in the harsh elements is nothing compared to living without the comfort of a home.”
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Local media celebrities will team up with corporate sponsors and individuals who have pledged donations for each hour they ride, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Currently, media personalities participating include:
· Antoinette Antonio, WCVB-TV co anchor of Newcenter 5 weekend Eyeopener News
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· Steve Aveson, co-host of The Morning Show on NECN
· Josh Brogadir, NECN reporter
· Lyndon Byers, former Boston Bruin and radio personality on WAAF
· Kerry Byrne of www.coldhardfootballfacts.com and the Boston Herald
· Kerry Connolly, WBZ-TV co anchor, Morning News
· Alice Cook- Olympian and veteran sports reporter. Founder and President of www.shesgamesports.com, a new media company dedicated to the female fan of pro sports
· Kathy Curran, WCVB-TV Newscenter 5 investigative reporter
· Joe Shortsleeve, WBZ-TV chief correspondent
· David Wade, WBZ-TV co anchor, Morning News
· Janet Wu, WHDH-TV 7News reporter
· Danielle Vollmar, WCVB-TV Storm Team 5 weekend meteorologist
In addition, Pat the Patriot mascot will visit ICycle to cheer on the participants between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The ICycle will also feature some good natured competition. At 1 p.m. WAAF’s Lyndon Byers, a former Boston Bruin and now a host on the Hill-Man Morning Show on 97.7/107.3 FM, will return to compete against Jennifer Sciamanna of RCN Boston and her team of cyclists.
The fundraiser will feature spin cycling instructors from Fitness International, an event sponsor, who will lead participants in the outdoor spin classes regardless of weather conditions.
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ICycle sponsors: Fitness International, RCN Boston, and The Chiofaro Company.
ICycle corporate teams according to when they will be spinning:
- 6:00 am – Northeastern University SAAC
- 7:00 am – Income Research & Management
- 8:00 am – Energi
- 9:00 am – Fidelity & ICON Architecture
- 10:00 am – South Shore Superheroes & Cabot Corp.
- 11:00 am – WBZ & Fabulous Frechettes & Howe – & Team Tracey & Deutsche Bank
- 12:00 pm - Hollister Recruiting & Staffing
- 1:00 pm – WAAF vs. RCN Boston and Morgan Stanley
2:00 pm – Safety Insurance - 3:00 pm – Eastern Bank & Insurance
- 4:00 pm – UBS
- 5:00 pm – Braver Wealth Management
About HomeStart
HomeStart is a non-profit organization whose mission is to end and prevent homelessness in Greater Boston by assisting individuals in obtaining permanent housing and settling into the community, and by developing strategies to address systemic barriers to housing placement. For more information, visitwww.homestartinc.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.