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I am excited to participate in the 38th Annual The Ben to the Shore, which supports the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation!  

As you may recall several of Kevin Saint Clair’s rowing former teammates and friends created a bike team last year to fundraise in his memory and perpetuate his legacy. He was a Vesper Boat Club athlete, US National Team member, coach, a friend to many, and a lifelong inspiring and kind schoolteacher. The annual ride from Ben Franklin Bridge to Atlantic City in its 38th year, is the signature fundraiser for Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation.  Its mission: To support families of fallen first responders; first responders’ mental health; and programs for their children in need. Our longtime Vesper supporter and former lightweight, Mark O’Connor, is the Executive Director.

In Team Kevin’s first year, our fundraising effort enabled the Foundation to establish a 4-year scholarship for a Philadelphia high school student (see photo).  We aim to expand the scholarship each year we ride, but to do so for 2025 we need more riders and especially donors to join Team Kevin Saint Clair. It really is perfectly fitting that a significant portion of funds raised by “Team Kevin Saint Clair” will provide educational funding benefits each year for children in need in our community.  

This year, the ride is Sunday July 20th. You may join our team and cycle 10, 30, or 65 miles and then celebrate with your family and friends at the ride’s After Party at the finish line in Atlantic City. Last year, 2,290+ total riders and 100+ teams raised more than $1,450,000!  

Although I cannot not be riding on this specific day, believe me, I will take a 65-mile return loop along the Schuylkill River and Perkiomen Trails out from Shawmont and back. The allure of last year, of burning feet, aching butt and tingling hands is just calling me irresistibly back for more! 

Thankyou for your support

Hilary Langer