ChristopherClient Family to Family Network Christopher’s mom bought him a bike for Christmas when he was in second grade. He jumped on it and immediately started riding! Today Chris enjoys working at Walgreens and at Aspire Accessories and his family contributes his success to the knowledge and support they gained at Family to Family Network.…
Michele Anastas Rider – Team Crossroads The Crossroads School Michele Anastas recently completed her first ever Bike to the Beach! It was a tough 100 miles full of hills and obstacles to overcome, but it was all worth-while to receive a certificate of participation from one of her former students, Alayna. Alayna is a student at…
William Success Story The Crossroads School William has a job. Here is what is first day was like: “Today was William’s first day of work at Atlas Travel! He did a great job and was so happy to be working in the community. For those who do not know Will, he has worked with many teachers…
David Success Story Summerhouse Each time we enroll a new member, (well-meaning) teachers, providers, and family members tell us that same narrative: this young adult will never be able to enjoy gainful employment. David was no different. When he first came to our program, nobody expected that he would one day have a job. His Autism…
Mike Orfitelli Rider The Crossroads School Mike Orfitelli completed his second Bike to the Beach on September 1, 2018 alongside Jeff Miller, a college friend. “Jeff told me about B2B at a summer barbeque,” says Mike. “Initially, the underlying driver was to challenge myself and see if I could ride 100 miles.” Now that Mike is more…
HayleyJersey Artists The Crossroads School Ethan Rex is a 19 year old student at Crossroads School in Marlborough. He loves Star Wars, listening to music, and his teachers and friends at Crossroads. Ethan also has autism, and receives Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Adapted Physical Education, and is working on his vocational skills. “For…
Dave & Henry Father and Son The Crossroads School Register to Ride For the 4th year in a row, David Finnegan is riding 100 miles for his son Henry in the Bike to the Beach New England event. Henry is a 10-year old boy who likes rock climbing, sports, and loves his teachers at Crossroads. He…
Brian Dunn Adapted Physical Education Instructor The Crossroads School Register to Ride Brian Dunn is the Adapted Physical Education Instructor at Crossroads School in Marlborough. Every day he works with students to help improve their physical fitness and recreational activities. The obesity rate for adults with disabilities is approximately 57% higher than for adults without disabilities,…
Seeking New Non-Profit Partners Bike to the Beach Seeks to Expand Our Impact. Bike to the Beach is expanding our local partnership program with a new 3-tiered model. Our goal is to help local non-profit service providers that are making a difference. With different levels of engagement depending on each partner organization’s capabilities, it is…
The HEART Program Bikes to the Beach H.E.A.R.T. is a free program open to any adult in the City of Houston over 18 who has an intellectual and /or developmental disability. Like many living in Houston, the program is working to recover from Hurricane Harvey. H.E.A.R.T. has provided education and job training for over 567…