Those of you in the New York/Long Island area, who want to attend and/or participate in the Bike RALI or walkathon, can meet the crew behind Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead, today, Saturday, September 30, 2006.
All participants will receive 4 complimentary tickets to Atlantis Marine World + more!
There will be breakfast of donuts and coffee from Starbucks in the morning, and lunch prepared by Applebee's.
During the afternoon, there will also be a kiddie Korner set up with a slide and moonwalker, for the young and old.
If you haven't signed up already, you can do so at the counter when you get there. Be there as early as possible if you'd like to do the bike or walk.
There will be rest stops with sandwiches, fruit, beverages, and port-a-potties set up along the well-defined route.
It will be going from 7am - until the last 100 and 62 mile bike riders come back (usually around 5 or 6pm)
Even if you don't want to participate, it's a great way to meet other Thalassemia patients and their families and friends.
Directions to Atlantis Marine WorldFrom the Long Island Expressway (I-495): Take the LIE east to Exit 71 (Route 24). Make a right onto route 94/24 and continue east for approximately 3-1/2 miles. At the traffic circle, travel three-quarters of the way around and make a right onto Peconic Avenue. Travel to Main Street and make a right. Atlantis Marine World is located on the south side at 431 East Main Street. Follow signs to Atlantis Marine World parking.
From Sunrise Highway (Route 27), Traveling East: Take Sunrise Highway east to Exit 61. Follow Riverhead signs to Route 51 north. Go 8 miles and make a right onto Route 24. At the traffic circle, travel three-quarters of the way around and make a right onto Peconic Avenue. Travel to Main Street and make a right. Atlantis Marine World is located on the south side at 431 East Main Street. Follow signs to Atlantis Marine World parking.
From Sunrise Highway (Route 27), Traveling West: Take Sunrise Highway west to Exit 65N (Route 94/24). Travel east on Route 94/24. At the traffic circle, travel three-quarters of the way around and make a right onto Peconic Avenue. Travel to Main Street and make a right. Atlantis Marine World is located on the south side at 431 East Main Street. Follow signs to Atlantis Marine World parking.
From Route 25: Take Route 25 into Riverhead Village. Follow signs to Atlantis Marine World parking.
From the Long Island Rail Road: Atlantis Marine World is a short walk from the Riverhead Long Island Rail Road Station. Call 631.231.LIRR for schedules and rates.