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Medcenter One Great American Bike Race
for
cerebral palsy and related disabilities

The Medcenter One Great American Bike Race (GABR) is an annual fundraising event created to help patients with cerebral palsy and related disabilities and their families purchase adaptive equipment and services. Since its inception, GABR has raised $1 million to help people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. It has grown to be the largest fundraising event of its kind in the United States.

The 2010 race is Saturday, April 10 at Century High School.

Captains kick-off is noon Monday, Feb. 22 in the Medcenter One Outpatient Services Center, 414 N. Seventh St. Those interested in heading up teams for this year's race are encouraged to come.

Click here to view results from the 2009 Great American Bike Race »

The team that raised the most money was Mitch's Mighty Dickinson Riders. They brought in more than $18,000. The top individual fundraiser was on that team. His name is Jason Lachenmeier and he raised nearly $16,000 for the team.

View photos from the 2009 Great American Bike Race »

Who we are

Medcenter One and the pediatric rehabilitation team provide services that enable persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their community.

CP is a physical disability caused by damage to the brain usually occurring before, during or shortly after birth and is characterized by a lack of muscle control. GABR-generated dollars are dedicated to purchasing equipment such as wheelchairs, communication devices and adaptive tricycles for CP patients.

Red riders at GABR
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