Ivyland, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/11/2016 -- The Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation's largest annual event is only a few months away, and the organization is working around the clock to spread the word locally, nationally, and internationally. Families from Bucks County and the surrounding towns are setting up teams and raising money for the 6th Annual "Bike The Basin" fundraiser. The proceeds raised go directly to the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) organization that is avidly working to cure Degenerative Retinal Disease also known as CRB1. This condition is a rare eye disease that affects children across the world. The event will be held on Sunday, September 18th at 9:30 AM and will be hosted at the Northampton Civic Center located in Richboro, PA.
There are three age groups set up for the event to accommodate bike riders of all skill levels. Children ages 1-14 have the option to ride a safe half mile track at the Basin while individuals ages 14-18 can 'Trek the Tyler', which is a guided trail with supervision that totals approximately three miles. The third option is for people who cannot attend the event but want to make a different and participate from home. Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation has implemented a global team (#BIKE4SIGHT) that encourages individuals to ride from wherever they are and post pictures and videos to the CRB Foundation's social media platforms. Registrants who sign up before August 15th will receive official event merchandise that they can wear in these photos. Charitable donations of all sizes are welcomed. There will also be a 1-mile walk for all ages that allows everybody to get involved and get some exercise at the fundraiser.
Families, organizations, schools, and other interested parties have worked all year long to raise funds for Bike the Basin. Currently, the foundation is 48% to their goal. The organization has raised over $73,000 and hopes that number doubles before September. Below is a list of the main three levels of donations.
All Star Club – Raise $150-$499
MVP Club – Raise $500-$999
Hall of Fame Club– Raise $1000+
To donate via check, make checks payable to:
Curing Retinal Blindness
35 Sienna Circle
Ivyland, PA 18974
Online donations can be made HERE.
Interested parties are encouraged to visit http://crb1.org/bike or call 267-327-4859.
About the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation
Was founded by families with CRB1 patients including Kristin and Mike Smedley, parents of two children diagnosed with Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare eye disease that causes blindness in childhood. Undeterred by this challenge, the Smedley family recruited help from other affected families and founded the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation. The organization raises funds to support research for a cure, and also provides supportive resources for families living with retinal blindness.
Learn more about the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation at http://www.crb1.org and about their largest annual fundraising event, Bike the Basin, at http://www.bikethebasin.org.