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MISSION

ACA produces sporting events to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS, raises funds for eradication research and supports service organizations working to reduce transmission, educate the public and improve the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS.

RIDE TO SUCCESS

Our mission is achieved using friendship, respect and sportsmanship to inspire our community toward a world where HIV/AIDS is part of history.

PROFILE

ACA  is an all-volunteer organization.

100% of money raised by participants goes to our beneficiaries.

Since 2003, ACA has raised over $3.2 million for AIDS vaccine research at the Emory Vaccine Center as well as for other Atlanta-area AIDS service organizations.

WHO WE ARE

We are individuals from diverse backgrounds - young, old, gay and straight - who share common interests: a love of physical activity, a desire to build community and a passion to create a better world. We are enthusiastic and committed people who challenge and support one another to achieve the exceptional in fitness, personal growth and philanthropy.

We believe that there is no limit to what a group of like-minded individuals can achieve.

OUR GIVING PHILOSOPHY

Written into the bylaws of Action Cycling Atlanta is its commitment to adhere to the standards set forth by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. We seek to minimize event overhead in order to maximize our contribution to recipients. To date, 100% of the money raised by ride participants has been donated to our beneficiaries. Action Cycling Atlanta is able to do this by underwriting the cost of the event through registration fees and generous event sponsors.

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2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Robert Alford

    President

  • James Pope

    Vice President

  • Guru Brandes-Swami

    Secretary

  • Ryan Zahn

    Treasurer

  • Josh Humphrey

    Ride Director

  • Dave Grenda

    Ride Director

  • Garrett Glum

    Marketing

  • Bret Busch

    Sponsorships

  • Dan Lax

    Photography
    Website

2023 AV200 Steering Committee

John Brown

Eliot Blum

Jim Hackler

Elizabeth Hill

Josh Humphrey

Brett Hyman

Jane Lawson

Cahara Murray

Karlestrina Pettigrew

Chuck Podgurski

Rich Porter

Amanda Schmitt-Webb

Andre Silva

Amanda Watson

Ryan Zahn

2023 AV200 Marketing Committee

Garrett Clum

Rob Alford

Olivia Chelko

David Grenda

Jim Hackler

Dan Lax

Ben McGee

Rich Yarbrough

Ryan Zahn

AV200 2017 check presentation

Our by-laws state that we will adhere to the standards set forth by the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org). Before we decide to pursue a fundraising opportunity, we carefully evaluate whether we can return a substantial net contribution to our beneficiaries.

 

PRODUCER OF THE AIDS VACCINE 200 (AV200) - ACTION CYCLING ATLANTA

 

AIDS Vaccine 200 is produced by Action Cycling Atlanta, a nonprofit organization recognized as tax exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Donations to the AV200 are deductible for income tax purposes, to the extent permitted by law. You can view a copy of our 501(c)(3) letter here.

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