u003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://pcaaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Whiskey-Off-Road-Epic-Rides-2.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022alignnone wp-image-9600u0022 src=u0022https://pcaaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Whiskey-Off-Road-Epic-Rides-2.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022361u0022 height=u0022171u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eu003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEpic Rides, Epic Impactu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eOver the past two months, there have been ample stories of heartbreak and uncertainty. Thankfully, there have also been stories of generosity and hope. Epic Rides is an example of the good that can arise in challenging times. u003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eEpic Rides, founded in 1999, hosts mountain bike races across the nation, including several in Arizona. Their most notable race is the Whiskey Off-Road, which takes place every April in Prescott. Mountain bikers from across Arizona, the nation, and the world gather to partake in what is not only an athletic event, but a charitable one, too.u003ca href=u0022https://pcaaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/whiskey.pngu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-9606 alignrightu0022 src=u0022https://pcaaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/whiskey.pngu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022193u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eu003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eEvery year, Epic Rides donates a portion of the proceeds to Prevent Child Abuse Arizona and other local charities in order to benefit the community that hosts the race. While Epic Rides was forced to cancel this year’s race due to COVID-19, their commitment to the charities did not fail. 95% of Epic Rides’ donations for this event went to two charities that they believed need the most support in helping the community in this time of crisis. . An incredible $7,000 was donated to Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, which is a 68% increase from Epic Rides' 2019 donation.u003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eWhile we have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, some organizations like Epic Rides are finding ways to channel changed plans into generous gestures. Epic Rides’ consistent annual support goes toward helping build strong families and keep children safe. This year’s u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eincreaseu003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003e will allow a bigger reach to further support for Arizona families.u003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eThank you, Epic Rides, for helping Arizona’s children and families!u003c/pu003e
