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old, with prizes.
Mrs. Goldberg, what kind of success have you had in past
years?
Our first year we brought in $90,000. Last year we in-
creased that to $140,000!
Do you see room in the community for multiple fundrais-
ing events?
Yes, I do. Baltimore is such a great town, and everyone is
ready to help and work together. Raising money for worthy
organizations seems to be a priority in this town. Even people
with limited funds give tzedaka.
Do you think people enjoy the athletic aspect?
They love it! The air is palpable with excitement!
How did Bikur Cholim get started doing this?
A group of young men – Yaakov Berkowitz, Noam Shiman,
Tzvi Feigenbaum, Mordechai Gottlieb, Yaakov Feinstein, Jeff
Schwartz, and Ahron Newman – had this brainchild and took
off with the idea of a men’s bike-a-thon with three routes
through scenic Maryland.
Who is in charge of the Bike-a-Thon?
I am co-chair, along with Mordechai Gottlieb. During the
year, I am fortunate enough to serve on Bikur Cholim’s ex-
ecutive board as well. This year’s Bike-a-Thon committee is
composed of Yaakov Berkowitz, Tzvi Feigenbaum, Noam Shi-
man, and Liz Rothstein.
How do you think our community maintains their enthusi-
asm for these types of fundraisers?
Again, Baltimore is a remarkable community. But I think
that since the events are outdoors, competitive, and athletic,
in the sunshine after our long winters, everyone is so happy
to spend the day doing something that is good for them while
raising money for something important.
Can you give Baltimore an idea of just how helpful their
support and donations are? What kind of programs and
services will Bikur Cholim be able to maintain/develop with
the proceeds?
We deliver thousands of kosher meals to patients and their
families both in the hospital and at home. We provide meals
for the home-bound, postpartum families, and family mem-
bers of hospitalized patients who cannot manage for them-
selves.
We offer other services such as birth-night sitters, Tehil-
im squad, medical referrals, hospital advocacy, and home and
hospital respite.
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old, with prizes.
Mrs. Goldberg, what kind of success have you had in past
years?
Our first year we brought in $90,000. Last year we in-
creased that to $140,000!
Do you see room in the community for multiple fundrais-
ing events?
Yes, I do. Baltimore is such a great town, and everyone is
ready to help and work together. Raising money for worthy
organizations seems to be a priority in this town. Even people
with limited funds give tzedaka.
Do you think people enjoy the athletic aspect?
They love it! The air is palpable with excitement!
How did Bikur Cholim get started doing this?
A group of young men – Yaakov Berkowitz, Noam Shiman,
Tzvi Feigenbaum, Mordechai Gottlieb, Yaakov Feinstein, Jeff
Schwartz, and Ahron Newman – had this brainchild and took
off with the idea of a men’s bike-a-thon with three routes
through scenic Maryland.
Who is in charge of the Bike-a-Thon?
I am co-chair, along with Mordechai Gottlieb. During the
year, I am fortunate enough to serve on Bikur Cholim’s ex-
ecutive board as well. This year’s Bike-a-Thon committee is
composed of Yaakov Berkowitz, Tzvi Feigenbaum, Noam Shi-
man, and Liz Rothstein.
How do you think our community maintains their enthusi-
asm for these types of fundraisers?
Again, Baltimore is a remarkable community. But I think
that since the events are outdoors, competitive, and athletic,
in the sunshine after our long winters, everyone is so happy
to spend the day doing something that is good for them while
raising money for something important.
Can you give Baltimore an idea of just how helpful their
support and donations are? What kind of programs and
services will Bikur Cholim be able to maintain/develop with
the proceeds?
We deliver thousands of kosher meals to patients and their
families both in the hospital and at home. We provide meals
for the home-bound, postpartum families, and family mem-
bers of hospitalized patients who cannot manage for them-
selves.
We offer other services such as birth-night sitters, Tehil-
im squad, medical referrals, hospital advocacy, and home and
hospital respite.
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