Bike tour raises $20,000 for Winslow Therapeutic equestrian center

WARWICK, N.Y. — The 18th Annual Tour de Goshen took place on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Joint Recreation Park in Goshen, N.Y. Brian Dunlevy, owner of Joe's Fix Its, the tour's sponsor, estimated that approximately 500 people rode this year, to raise about $20,000 for Winslow Therapeutic Center in Warwick, N.Y. Philanthropy started with the young, as three youth riders raised over $1,000. There were four routes on the tour n 62, 45, 25, and 11 miles n with scenic views of Orange County. A tanker truck, on loan from the Goshen Fire Department, sprayed riders to cool them off as they returned from their rides. "This has always been such a great event," said County Executive Eddie Diana, accompanied by County Clerk Donna Benson. "I can't thank Brian enough for the effort he's put into the Tour De Goshen all these years. Winslow is a long-standing organization that supports children and adults in need. I encourage the community to continue supporting this wonderful event, and I'm so glad I came today." The center use horses in programs designed to help children and adults with a wide range physical, mental and social disabilities, including autism. Winslow would like to thank the riders for participating, Brian Dunlevy of Joe's Fix Its for organizing, Jaime Phillips for the photos, and the following sponsors for supporting the event: Gold Sponsors n Crystal Run Healthcare, Dana Distributors, Lanc and Tully Engineering and Surveying, GMAC Mortgage, New York Mercantile Exchange Charitable Foundation. Silver Sponsors n Aramark, Astar Heating and Air Conditioning, Berkshire Bank, Blaser Swisslube, Bull's Head Inn Restaurant, Burger King of Goshen, Charles L. Swezey, Cliff Products, Degraw and Dehaan Architects, Donovan Funeral Home, Fine Products, Finkelstein and Partners, First Federal Savings of Middletown, G&T Auto Parts of Goshen and Chester, Gildersleeve Insurance, Healey Brothers, Henry Alders Wholesale Florist, Interstate Batteries, Interstate Waste Services, Irwin Siegel Insurance, John F. Burke, Joseph Sosler and Associates, Konica Minolta, Masterwork Kitchens, Optimum Performance, Palmer Transportation, Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley, Peter Sulzbach of Remax, Royal Pools and Spas, S.E.T. Designs, The Copper Bottom Restaurant, The Smile Place and Dr. Bruce Weiner, Thomas Griffith Real Estate, Weinert Recycling, Wright's Restoration.