On February 29, The Periwinkle Foundation utilized the extra 24 hours of Leap Day to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its longest-running fundraising event; Periwinkle Cycle presented by White Oak Energy. The event raised a record-breaking $150,000 (and counting) to further the mission of Periwinkle to positively impact the lives of children challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Co-Chairs Bradley Mitchell and Kelley Elliott welcomed more than 150 supporters to The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa for a family-friendly morning spin-a-thon in which some teams cared more about costumes than calories burned! Team costumes and room decorations resembled all things ’90s-related in accordance to the event’s theme, “Reboot”, an ode to the decade when the event originated. DJ Maddy Rose provided the soundtrack as The Houstonian fitness instructors motivated teams to pedal through four 30-minute heats. Guests also enjoyed activities including a silent auction, children’s games, music and a costume contest.

Congratulations to Award Winners:

• Best Dressed Team: Periwinkle/Sesame Street
• Best Bike Decorations: Still Standing
• Most Spirited Team: RIDE/MLY
• Furthest Distance (Team): No Scrubs
• Furthest Distance (Individual): Igor Norinsky
• Least Distance (Team): Friends

Congratulations to the current Fundraising Winners*:

• Top Fundraising Team: Still Standing
• 2^nd Place Fundraising Team: Riders of Service
• 3^rd Place Fundraising Team: Team Judy & Son
• Top Fundraiser: Jayne Finkowski Rivera
• 2^nd Place Fundraiser: Marti Carr
• 3^rd Place Fundraiser: Kelley Elliot

*Fundraising will be open until March 13, 2020 – which is just enough time for participants and supporters to help generate just a bit more to reach beyond the event goal of $150,000!

Thank you to the amazing riders, donors, sponsors, and volunteers for making Periwinkle Cycle presented by White Oak Energy a record-breaking success! 

View more photos from the event  on The Periwinkle Foundation Facebook page. For more information about Periwinkle Cycle, please contact Meredith Beall at mbeall@periwinklefoundation.org or 713-807-0191.