Urban Active to Host Celebrity "Be A Hero" Nationwide Cycling Event on Saturday, 4.28.12

Top Quote Thousands of "cycling heroes" at over 300 locations nationwide will raise money for the WUAHF to grant wishes to Americans in need; celebrities to grant wishes in Buckhead include Phaedra Parks of RHOA and many more to be announced. End Quote
  • Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) March 29, 2012 - Urban Active Buckhead is proud to host this year's Celebrity "Be A Hero" Nationwide Cycling Event on Saturday, 4.28.12 to raise funding for the "Wish Upon A Hero Foundation (WUAHF)." This incredible foundation has granted over 89,000 wishes since 2008 and is a new breed of direct, charitable giving - the world's largest online social helping network which connects people in need with people willing to help. It is the "Facebook of Philanthropy." WUAHF grants the Dream Wishes of Americans in need, and provides assistance with: basic needs, healthcare needs, living needs, pet needs, service needs, and educational needs. Additional information is available at: www.wishuponahero.com.

    Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta and other celebrities to be announced shortly will be on hand to "grant wishes" at red carpet event between 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

    The "Be A Hero" event will begin at 9:00 AM Eastern Time and continue all day with thousands of "cycling heroes" at over 300 locations nationwide. Urban Active in (Buckhead) Atlanta has been chosen as one of the 4 satellite live stream coverage spots as well as New York City, Connecticut and The Hamptons.

    Proceeds from the one-day challenge will benefit the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation. Incentive prizes will be awarded to participants who raise money at various levels. Prizes include items such as the iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch, Macbook Air and iPad 2. You do NOT have to register as a rider to participate as a fundraiser to earn incentive prizes. Please visit www.beaheroevent.com to register: a $25 registration fee is all that is required to reserve a bike and participate in this charitable event.

    Urban Active is located at: 3535 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 ~ 404.389.1143 ~ www.urbanactive-buckhead.com

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