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Israel's hilly terrain challenges local riders
on ALYN hospital's charity bike ride.
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ALYN "Wheels of Love" cyclists.
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Jerusalem to ride
Love" International Charity Bike
Our cycling goal was to trek across the southern half of
Israel and reach Eilat fiN,e days and 450 kilometers later. More than
100 other cyclists joined us. Each was responsible for raising thou-
sands of dollars, euros or shekels -- depending on one's country of
origin. ALYN Children's I-lospital did a superb job of organizing this
epic cycling event.
ALYN plays a critical role with the children and adolescents it
serves. Founded 50 years ago, ALYN now treats more than 5,000
young patients each year. It is one of the world's leading facilities in
the rehabilitation of children with a broad range of physical disabili-
ties. Today's patient population also includes young victims of the ter-
rible violence that is plaguing Israel.
Many children treated in other hospitals will recover from their crit-
ical wounds but be left with temporary and/or permanent pl.qtirai•
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