"Tour de Flood 2008"
This is a very important part of the community, and one that I am a member of, so if you can join Tyler-----please do!
The Arc of East Central Iowa was one of many sites in downtown Cedar Rapids that sustained severe damage after the recent and historic flooding. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are needed to renovate and rebuild The Arc's offices and programs.
For decades, The Arc of East Central Iowa has served countless people. Today, there are more than 600 individuals and their families who have relied on The Arc for respite and other services to lead inclusive and independent lives. Tyler Smothers is one of those individuals. He and his family have received services from The Arc for more than 20 years.
Now, Tyler wants to help the organization that helped him by embarking on his “Tour de Flood 2008” cycling tour. On Sunday, Aug. 10, Tyler is getting out of his wheelchair and riding his bike around the trail at Cedar Lake in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His usual workout is one 45-minute lap. Tyler is going for an all-time best of three laps.
He's challenging himself and he's challenging you to make a donation to his "Tour De Flood 2008" bike ride. These funds will also go toward programs of The Arc that Tyler and his friends are committed to and want to revive, including CHOICE – an after-work enrichment program - and the Unified softball league.
Click here for more information about The Arc of East Central Iowa