The Rotary Club of Sammamish acknowledges the exceptional support from Sammamish area businesses and individuals for Rotary’s 6th annual Challenge Race. Because of the support of so many, Rotary was able to provide a fun-filled four hours of racing, bike-riding, games, and snacks for some two dozen special needs children, capped off with awards for all and a hamburger and ice cream feast that followed.

All net income raised through this event supports Rotary’s annual grant to Life Enrichment Options of Issaquah, a 20-year-old community-based nonprofit organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through supportive housing, recreation, employment opportunities, and community education.

We are most appreciative of the more than 100 individuals who volunteered on Saturday, and the many community residents and VIP starters.

Thanks also to the many local businesses who sponsored the event, plus significant in-kind donations of food, bales of hay, mechanical expertise, and more than 30 hands-on Rotary Club members and their families.

We sincerely appreciate the tremendous support for a truly all-community event!

Mark Buick

Rotary Club of Sammamish