Team captains will come together to recruit participants in 1-million-mile journey as part of nationwide One CycleNation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every 80 seconds, someone suffers a stroke. CycleNation is part of the American Stroke Association\u2019s movement to change that statistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2020, participants across the nation are committing to cycle \u2013 or walk, hike, run or engage in whatever kind of exercise they want \u2013 to rack up 1 million miles by Oct. 29, when One CycleNation will celebrate its activity \u2013 and fundraising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4:30 p.m., the Mohawk Valley branch of the American Stroke Association will host its Rally Day, which will give participants a chance to learn how to use the American Stroke Association\u2019s app to track their distance. It\u2019s also a chance for team captains to recruit more participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CycleNation is being chaired by Dr. Gerard Capraro of Capraro Technologies, Inc. and Mr. Rob Esche, owner of the Utica Comets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The Mohawk Valley always steps up to fight stroke and heart disease,” said Capraro, a longtime volunteer with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. “I’m looking forward to participating in this never-before-performed athletic event. My all- female team is ready to do its part to exercise, to stay healthy, and raise money to defeat stroke and heart disease. Please join us in this worthy endeavor.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Utica Comets know how important good health is, and that staying fit is key to preventing stroke and heart disease,\u201d said Esche. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to bringing the community together on Rally Day, and throughout the month of October.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n