This year, we are proud to support Mary Free Bed as the official charity partner of Fondo. 100% of the fundraising efforts will support their mission and the work they do right here in our local community.
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is a not-for-profit, internationally accredited, and nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation. What started with a single bed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1891 has grown to a rehabilitation system with over 2,400 staff at over 60 locations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Virginia and West Virginia. Last year, Mary Free Bed restored hope and freedom through rehabilitation for more than 110,000 children and adults. With more than 110 specialized medical and sports rehabilitation programs and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, our specialized teams help patients achieve extraordinary clinical results. U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek rate Mary Free Bed as a national Best Rehabilitation Hospital for 2024-25.
When your child has an injury or illness, you’re looking for expert care and lots of love. Mary Free Bed Kids offers Michigan’s most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services for infants, children, and teens. Maximizing your child’s potential is at the heart of what we do, with services including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics. You become part of our family, so expect to be loved.
Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports is one of the largest programs of its kind in the country. Every year we provide enriching recreational opportunities to hundreds of people with disabilities. Athletes of all ages participate in classes, clinics and teams – including basketball, rugby, handcycling and softball.
Life is better when you’re doing what you love. Recreational therapy combines rehabilitation with the activities that make us happy. Mary Free Bed recreational therapists helps patients unlock the healing power of music, art, gardening, aquatic therapy, animal companionship and community outings.
Our primary goal is to raise funds to support Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. Therefore, we encourage each rider to raise at least $50 prior to the ride. You will have up until the time you pick up your packet to turn in your donations. PLUS, you can earn great swag and exclusive merchandise!
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