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Gears for Good Cyclists Ride and Raise Money

FA’s annual Gears for Good ride returned to its This year, our riders were picked up from DC and taken
roots this past September, with the first full in- to Hancock, Maryland, where they briefly rode on the
Hperson version of the event since the pandemic. Maryland Rail Trail before beginning the trip back to DC
Gears for Good is part of Team Resilience, HFA’s on the scenic C&O Canal Trail.
endurance fundraising program. Each year, Gears for
Good participants ride to raise funds and awareness for The second day of the ride started in Williamsport,
the bleeding disorders community. All funds raised by the Maryland. Riders took the C&O Canal Trail to Harpers
riders go to members of the community facing financial Ferry, West Virginia, where they spent part of their
hardship directly caused by their bleeding disorders. afternoon sightseeing or taking an additional bike trip to
the Antietam National Battlefield of the Civil War.

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