Autumn Escape Bike Trek on Cape Cod

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We would love to have you come join the fun of the Autumn Escape Bike Trek while enjoying Cape Cod. The American Lung Association is recruiting volunteers to help support this event by aiding at rest stops, start and finish line set up, route marshals cheer leading and breakdown of finish line, to name a few of the tasks. We are looking for individuals to volunteer 1 day for as many hours up till 3 pm that you can help out. The date is Saturday, September 28th and will start and finish at Camp Burgess on 75 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA.