Metropolitan Education District

Press Release

Metropolitan Education District
760 Hillsdale Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
September 10, 2011

Contact: Michelle Alaimo
Communication Specialist
(408) 723-6464
malaimo@metroed.net

MetroED's CCOC to Host 3rd Annual Broc Glover Breathe Easy Ride (Bay Area) Fundraiser to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis

The 3rd Annual Broc Glover Breathe Easy Ride (Bay Area) Fundraiser to benefit Cystic Fibrosis will be held at MetroED's Central County Occupational Center (CCOC), at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, on October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The ride itself is between 1 hour and 15 minutes to nearly two hours depending on if a rider picks the 40 or 55 mile route. Both courses will take riders through San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos before returning to CCOC. The event features a motorcycle ride, event celebrities, music, activities for non-riders, lunch provided by BJ's restaurant, and a silent auction.

All money raised at the Breathe Easy Charity motorcycle ride benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Last year's event, held at CCOC, raised more than $16,000. Professional motorcycle riders Broc Glover, whose son has Cystic Fibrosis, and 2007 Daytona 200 winner, Steve Rapp will ride in this year's event.

Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects more than 30,000 people in the United States and 70,000 people worldwide. The disease causes the body to produce a thick mucus that clogs the lungs and can lead to life threatening lung infections. It also obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes, preventing the body from breaking down and absorbing food.

The BERBA ride is co- organized by former CCOC student Brett Barker, who suffers from CF and who received a double lung transplant in April, and his girlfriend, Amber Van Der Veen, an English teacher at Santa Teresa High School.

Visit http://www.BER-BayArea.com to pre-register for the event. Cost to pre-register is $25 which includes a light breakfast at check in, lunch from BJ's Restaurant and a rider goodie bag. Riders are encouraged to fundraise and Barker hopes to raise $25,000 at this year's event.

To ensure a great experience for everyone, space is limited to 120 motorcycle riders and family of participating riders are encouraged to attend the event. Register today at http://www.BER-BayArea.com.

MetroED is the largest career-oriented organization in Santa Clara County comprised of high school and adult career-technical, and academic programs, which include Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) and the Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP).

MetroED annually provides more than 10,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.