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On Sunday, September 11, South Florida residents marked Grandparents Day in a unique and meaningful way. Over 150 people participated in the first annual Grandparents Day Bike-a-thon, with over 50 bikers raising awareness for senior citizens.

The first of its kind, the Grandparents Day Bike-a-thon was a celebration honoring the senior community.

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Corporate sponsors included Hampton Court Nursing and Rehab, South Florida Kosher Market, SilverOak Home Health Care, Florida Jewish Funerals, Sapoznik Insurance, City Bikes, Chen Med, and Walgreens.

 

Grandparents Day Bike-a-thon participants

“We are so blessed to have an older generation we can learn from,” said Rabbi Menachem Smith, director of United Jewish Generations. “We hope this will change the trend and make people think more about honoring and visiting seniors.”

United Jewish Generations brings happiness, enjoyment, and inspiration to senior citizens through various services and events. UJG promotes Jewish pride, practice, and values with educational lectures and events. Under the auspices of Chabad, UJG serves as an oasis of strength, hope and purpose.

Check out the UJG website at www.UnitedJewishGenerations.com.

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Shelley Benveniste is South Florida editor of The Jewish Press.