PRESS RELEASES - JULY 2008

July 16, 2008

Team of Cyclists Bring Hope to People with Disabilities

Who: City of Arlington and Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

What: Journey of Hope

When: July 20, 21 and 22

Why: To host the team of cyclists and activities for people with disabilities. Three-day stop in the city includes the following activities:

5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at UT Arlington
UTA Movin’ Mavs will play a game of wheelchair basketball with Journey of Hope cyclists in the UT Arlington MAC, 550 W. Nedderman Drive located at the corner of Nedderman Drive and UTA Boulevard. Admission is free. Game is dedicated to the memory of Movin’ Mavs Coach Jim Hayes.

9 a.m. Monday, July 21, at City Hall in the Courtyard
Arlington is a host city for the Journey of Hope. Welcome reception at City Hall includes breakfast and City Council proclamation, 101 W. Abram St. in downtown Arlington. Phil Washburn with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is a special guest. Arlington Police Department motorcycle unit will provide escort.

2 p.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Hurricane Harbor
Journey of Hope cyclists to accompany children with disabilities to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for a cool afternoon of water park fun.

About the Journey of Hope
The Journey of Hope is a national outreach project that raises public awareness and support for programs that serve people with disabilities. It is the largest fundraising campaign for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Push America, the fraternity’s national nonprofit organization. Since 1996, the City of Arlington has been a host city for teams of cyclists on a 4,000-mile cross-country trek that has raised millions of dollars. Their journey begins in San Francisco and Seattle and ends in Washington, D.C. Arlington is near the midway point for the southern route. Select cities on the route host the cyclists and plan activities especially for people with disabilities.

Learn more about the Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and local Journey of Hope event community sponsorships at www.arlingtontx.gov/mayor/MCPD.html or call the Office of the Mayor and Council at 817-459-6143 or Ellen.Brooke@arlingtontx.gov.

Editor’s Note: Great photo/video opportunities.