To underwrite the overall cost of putting on the SB250. This will include all fees used in the promotion of the event including the costs of the cycling kits which are included in event registration for participants.
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To underwrite the cost of all gift cards presented to children and adults impacted by spina bifida at the pre-ride Spina Bifida Family Meal in Edinburg prior to the start of the ride, and at the post ride Spina Bifida Family Meal and celebration at Freetail Brewery in San Antonio at the finish line.
DonateTo underwrite the cost of transporting the Houston area riders and their bikes to Edinburg and back to Houston from San Antonio. This will include bus fees and tips for the drivers.
DonateTo underwrite the cost of the finish line venue. The finish line celebration occurs in San Antonio at the finish of the event. Families from Central Texas impacted by spina bifida come together to share a meal and be celebrated at the ride's finish.
DonateTo underwrite the cost of the Edinburg Spina Bifida Family Dinner. We bring families of those affected by spina bifida together the evening before the start of the ride to enjoy a meal and celebrate them. This is where some of the Summertime Gift Cards are given out to children impacted by spina bifida in the RGV.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of the captains kits. This will include all the money paid by the organization to provide kits for the captains. All captains wear designated jerseys to ease their identification as captains by the riders in case they need support or instruction.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of the venue utilized for the Welcome Party, packet pick-up and RGV Family Dinner.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of all the promotional and signage for the 2025 SB250. This includes design work and printing of all materials utilized for the event.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of the Houston participants' travel day to Edinburg. This will include all monies paid by the organization to feed the Houston crew as they travel to the RGV. This will include drinks on the buses as well as breakfast at Buc-ee's and lunch at the Backstreet Cafe.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of our rolling rest stop. This will include all the monies paid by the organization to rent the trailer, porta-potties, as well as fuel for the rolling rest stop.
DonateTo underwrite the overall cost of our communication program. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent radios to be utilized by all captains, SAG drivers, and volunteers throughout the event.
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To underwrite the overall cost of volunteer housing. This will include all fees paid by the organization to hotels for volunteers in Edinburg, Freer and San Antonio.
To underwrite the cost of our 2026 scholarship program. We offer up to four scholarships to young adults impacted by SB who are attending a university, college, and/or trade school as well as scholarships to various ages attending summer camps like Spina Bifida Week at Camp that Love Built.
To underwrite the overall cost of rider support. This will include all the money paid by the organization to hydrate and feed riders throughout the two-day event. This will include all snacks, food, water, etc. that are consumed on course by the participants and held in the SAG vehicles.
To underwrite the overall cost of the safety team. This includes event insurance, cyclist insurance, EMS costs including hotels, fuel, and first aid supplies for all participants.
To underwrite the overall cost of building the participant SWAG bags. This includes the bags themselves as well as all purchased/donated items to fill them.
To underwrite the cost of the San Antonio Spina Bifida Family Dinner. This occurs at the finish line of the event in San Antonio. Families from Central Texas, impacted by spina bifida come together to share a meal and are celebrated at the ride's finish. This is also where the Summertime Fun Gift Cards are presented to the kids impacted by spina bifida in Central Texas.
To underwrite the overall cost of our Thank You kits provided to participants who fundraise over certain thresholds. This will include all monies paid by the organization to design, ship and purchase the Suzannah Smiles Top Fundraiser kits to all participants and volunteers who qualify.
To underwrite the overall cost of rider hydration support. This will include all monies paid by the organization to hydrate and fuel the riders throughout the two-day event. Hydration-specific products are needed for all participants as temperatures are regularly over one hundred degrees. Salt tabs, electrolyte mixes, and pickle juice are all staples on the SB250.
To underwrite the overall cost of our annual T-shirts. This will include all monies paid by the organization to design, ship and provide T-shirts to all participants and volunteers.
To underwrite the overall cost of maintaining ice for the participants and volunteers as well as cooling towels for all participants. With temperatures over one hundred degrees every year, ice is crucial to keeping everyone safe.
To underwrite the overall cost of SAG support for the bikes. This will include all the monies the organization pays to keep riders on the road with mechanical support as needed. This includes basic maintenance support such as shifting adjustments, flat repairs with tubes and/or sealant refills as well as hotel and fuel support.
To underwrite the overall cost of the processing fees charged by the credit card companies for all registrations and fundraising for the 2025 SB250.
To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.
To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.
To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.
To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.
To underwrite the overall cost of the San Antonio police escort from the meeting spot to the finish line celebration.
To underwrite the overall cost of the finish line medals given to all participants as well as the spina bifida kids and adults at the finish line.
To underwrite the overall cost of the Friday night spaghetti dinner at the end of day one of the ride. This will include all associated costs with the rental and use of the Freer High School as well as all food costs.
To underwrite the overall cost of lunch in Hebbronville on day one of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for allowing us to use their facilities.
To underwrite the overall cost of breakfast in Freer on day two of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well a donation to Freer High School for allowing us to use their facilities.
To underwrite the overall cost of lunch in Jourdanton on day two of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to the United Methodist Church for allowing us to use their facilities.
To underwrite the overall cost of the rest stop and second breakfast in San Isidro on day one of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to the First Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facilities.
To underwrite the overall cost of the early breakfast on day one of the ride for the participants and volunteers.
To underwrite the overall cost of the rest stop in Tilden on day two of the ride for the participants and the volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to the Tilden Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facilities.
