BEACON CYCLOCROSS BENEFITS CRITTERS

Verge MAC Racers to Pedal to Save a Pooch or a Puss

Press Contact Information: Mid-Atlantic Championship Cyclocross Series (MAC)

Ken Getchell, Media Director: kenmacpr@yahoo.com; 610-397-1950

Attached photo “Flyin’ Ginger” by Andy Shen, nyvelocity.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 30, 2007; Conshohocken, PA, USA: The November 10 Beacon Cyclocross Race, round three of the Verge MAC series, has announced that proceeds from the food and drink sales at the race will benefit the Beacon Animal Rescue. Volunteers from the shelter will be manning the concession located on top of the course’s signature obstacle: the “Amphitheatre of Pain” run-up. The concession will feature a pasta bar and choices for meat eaters and vegans. In addition to the proceeds from selling “people food”, the Shelter is also asking for donations of money, cat food (preferably 9 Lives or Friskies), dog food (preferably Pedigree) and anything else that is normally needed to care for a cat or dog.

The Beacon Animal Rescue (which is not affiliated with race sponsor Beacon Cycling & Fitness) is a non-profit organization located near the race in Cape May County, New Jersey, and is dedicated to rescuing domestic animals that are about to be euthanized in shelters. Prior to placing the animals for adoption to good homes, Beacon spays and neuters, vaccinates, de-worms, tests dogs for heartworms, and tests cats for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids.

As promoter Wade Hess explained, helping pets in need is a good fit for cyclocross, “Maybe it’ll rain cats and dogs, that would be perfect.”

For more information about Verge MAC races, see BikeReg.com. For more information about the Beacon Animal Rescue, located at 701 Butter Road Ocean View, NJ 08230, see http://beaconanimalrescue.tripod.com or call (609) 390-7946.

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