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Thanks to our sponsors and participants, EUA has been able to help fund a variety of organizations in Milwaukee, Madison and Wisconsin’s organizations that work to improve the quality of life and health for all Wisconsin residents.
For the Beyond Design Bike Tour 2008 grant recipients, the Eppstein Uhen Foundation has selected the College for Kids programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
College for Kids is an academic enrichment program for young students who have high academic potential, an interest in the subject matter and motivation or talent. The summer educational supplement programs consist of one- to three-week classes taught by university faculty or highly qualified and experienced instructors. The programs are designed to give students an “academic edge.” The fun and educational program attracts thousands of K5 through 8th grade students annually with a variety of exciting hands-on learning opportunities in computers, math, science, fine arts and humanities.
The Eppstein Uhen foundation was established in honor of EUA’s 100th anniversary, and is focused on improving the quality of life in the communities in which we live and work. All non-sponsored riders are asked to donate or raise a minimum of $200 to the foundation, and 100% of all sponsorships will be directed toward the foundation as well.
The College for Kids programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be selected to receive bike tour donations from the Foundation – in previous years we have been able to improve our communities in the following ways:
- 2007 – The Eppstein Uhen Foundation used funds raised by the ride to donate $50,000 to Milwaukee’s Safe and Sound program, which fights crime and violence in low income areas of the city.
- 2006 – The ride doubled in size and Eppstein Uhen Architects worked with sponsors to raise more than $10,000 each to two charities – Atwood Community Center in Madison, and Notre Dame Middle School in Milwaukee.
- 2005 – In its inaugural year, the ride raised money for WasteCap Wisconsin and the Bike Federation of Wisconsin – making Wisconsin a better place to bike for riders of all ages and abilities