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As part of National Autism Acceptance Month, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) joined forces with Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, and other public safety agencies from across South Florida in support of autism awareness at the “Riding for a Cause” event on Saturday, Apr. 12.
Starting at the MDFR Training Facility located in Doral, cyclists participating in the sixth annual Autism Bike Ride chose between two different routes — a 40-mile ride throughout the most beautiful and scenic views of Miami-Dade County paced at 18-20 mph, and a shorter 12-mile ride throughout the City of Doral, paced at 12-17 mph, for the more casual, but equally as important, supporters.
Starting at 10 a.m., there also was a Kidz Bike Safety Rodeo for children ages 5 and older, where youngsters participating in the event could bring their bikes and get fitted with a new helmet, if they did not have one, to join the celebration safely. Kids also had an opportunity to learn about bike safety.
All proceeds raised at the event are donated to the University of Miami’s Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) and Growing for Inclusion, two organizations that provide autism-related services to children and their families. Since the inception of this event, riders and attendees have raised over $60,000.
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