The Memphis Bus Riders Union would like to see you at our 1 year Anniversary celebration!
Saturday March 9th, 12-2pm at the Memphis Center for Independent Living 1633 Madison Ave. (bus #2)
There will be free food, refreshments and birthday cake!
For 1 year bus riders and supporters have been working to bring the issues of transit dependent Memphians to the attention of MATA officials, city government and the public. Because this effort has been carried out by volunteers, supplies are few and hard to come by. As cuts to public transit funding from the city and federal government increase, so do cuts to service. We’re getting organized and your support keeps it going.
*PLEASE BRING AN ITEM FROM OUR WISH LIST*
-Yellow poster board and or foam core
-Yellow printing paper
-stamps
-scotch tape
-staples/clips
-pens/black markers/black or yellow paint/sponge brushes
-clipboards
-clear packing tape
-yellow t-shirts
-black or yellow Speedball silk screen ink
-silk screens
We appreciate your support!
See you on Saturday, March 9th, 12-2PM
Memphis Center for Independent Living (MCIL) is excited to announce
“Rolling for Independence!”
This fundraising event will highlight bike lanes in Midtown.
MCIL was one of the groups instrumental in advocacy efforts for this addition to our community! MCIL has a long history of advocacy for people with disabilities in Memphis, working for equality and accessibility for everyone. This wheeling event offers an opportunity for wheelers and rollers of all types to join together for this family friendly celebration and community building event. Your participation will help demonstrate that disability rights are important and that you support accessible communities where everyone is welcome!
Bring the whole family for fun and community building! Ride to honor a particular person, roll with a group or just come by for support. Rolling for Independence will take place on Saturday, March 23rd beginning at 9:30 am and finishing up at noon with lunch and awards at MCIL’s offices at 1633 Madison. This event will offer mapped routes of 2 miles and 20 miles, for the more athletic rollers longer routes can be rolled by repeating either of the mapped routes. Event entry fees begin at $10. Family and group rates are also available. Registration forms and information may be obtained at MCIL or online at http://rollingforindependence-
com.webs.com/. Event sign-in and late registration will begin at 8:30AM on March 23rd for the 20 mile or greater roll. Family and team rollers may sign in from 9AM-10AM. Awards will be given for the team with the most spirit and the individual who has collected the largest total sponsor donations. Helmets are required to participate!
If you have questions regarding this event please Call Sandi at 901-726-6404.