THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 Page 17 Registration is now open for the final Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride Harbor to the Bay, a community-driven charity organization that raises funds for HIV/AIDS research and care, announced today that it is organizing its fi nal Boston to Provincetown AIDS Benefi t Bike Ride on September 23, 2023. The organization, which has raised more than $6.7 million dollars over 20 successful bike rides, has just opened registration for the 21st and fi - nal ride. The charity ride was established in memory of Michael A. Tye, a successful businessman, humanitarian, bicyclist, and friend who lived his life with Patriots edge Medford, fall to Jets By Greg Phipps D espite losing at East Boston last Saturday, the Revere High School baseball team was still very much in the thick of the playoff chase as of early this week with seven games left on the regular-season schedule. The Patriots hosted Malden on Wednesday and then resume action on Monday, May 15, when they host Greater Boston League rival Everett. Sporting a 6-7 overall record entering this week’s play, it’s likely that Head Coach Mike Manning and his team will need to chock up at least four more victories the rest of the way to ensure a place in the state postseason tournament. The Patriots evened their record briefl y at 6-6 last Wednesday when they traveled to league rival Medford and held on for a 2-1 win. Starting pitcher Chris Cassidy was dominant most of the way by hurling a perfect game through fi ve innings before the Mustangs were able to get to him in the sixth. Kyle Cummings relieved Cassidy with two gone in the sixth and locked down the win by getting the fi nal four outs. Revere’s solid and error-free performance in the fi eld also played a key role in the league win. In last Saturday’s loss to the East Boston Jets, Revere did score four times. Unfortunately, the Jets exploded for 10 on their way to a 10-4 victory. purpose and a deep concern for his community. After battling multiple myeloma cancer, Michael passed away in 2003 at age 49. However, he left behind a meaningful legacy through his involvement in the creation of this iconic charity bicycle ride to raise funds for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, education, and care. The legacy of Harbor to the Bay stands as a testament to Michael's selfl essness and dedication to making a diff erence in the world. Unique among charity rides, Harbor to the Bay ensures that one hundred percent of participant-raised funds go directly to the four benefi ciaries. Harbor to the Bay relies solely on volunteers and has no paid staff . The Harbor to the Bay charity event also seeks to increase awareness to help prevent HIV infection, care for those already impacted by HIV/AIDS, and positively infl uence people living with HIV/AIDS. While this year's event will mark the end of Harbor to the Bay, the organization emphasized that the fi ght against HIV/ AIDS will continue "Until A Cure" is found. The charity also looks forward to partnering with its benefi ciaries to create new and exciting events that support those living with HIV/AIDS and other healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community. The four beneficiaries include Fenway Health, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, AccessHealth MA (formerly known as Community Research Initiative), and AIDS Action. "We are excited to celebrate all the incredible achievements we have made over the past 20 years and bring this chapter to a close," said James Morgrage, co-founder of Harbor to the Bay. "We invite participants from past rides to join us in this celebration and continue our work alongside them for years to come." Harbor to the Bay expressed its deep gratitude to the entire community of volunteers and supporters who have made the ride a success over the years. "Serving alongside each and every one of you has been the privilege and honor of a lifetime," Morgrage said. About Harbor to the Bay H arbor to the Bay is a oneday 125-mile ride from Boston (Harbor) to Provincetown, MA (Bay) that raises money for four Massachusetts-based HIV/AIDS organizations whose work has worldwide implications. Launched in 2003, Harbor to the Bay has raised over $6.7 million for Fenway Health, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, AccessHealth MA (formerly known as Community Research Initiative), and AIDS Action. Harbor to the Bay, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profi t organization, Employer ID Number: 05-0568910 that is run solely through volunteer eff orts and has no paid employees. Harbor to the Bay is an Equal Opportunity Organization. All are welcome to participate without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identifi cation and expression, national origin, citizenship, age, HIV Status, marital or veteran status, disability, or any additional characteristics protected by law. WEBSITE https://www.harbortothebay.org Thursday, May 25 Revere’s Chris Cassidy tossed a perfect game into the sixth inning of last Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Medford.
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