OSHKOSH, Wis., Aug. 21, 2015 -- Cycling Without Age founder and TEDxCopenhagen co-organizer Ole Kassow will assist Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh (LHO) in launching the first Cycling Without Age movement in America on Monday, Aug. 24.
This
popular European movement was created to enhance the quality of life for elders
in senior living communities by providing free bike rides on rickshaws around
the community.
Gov.
Scott Walker signed a certificate of commendation to honor LHO's inaugural
Cycling Without Age event, and wished them continued good health and success in
the future.
Sen.
Richard Gudex, Rep. Gordon Hintz and representatives from Gov. Walker and Sen. Ron
Johnson's offices will also attend the formal ceremony to show support for the
event.
Gerard
Bodalski, LHO's vice president of healthcare services, said the organization
wishes to bring multiple generations together to enhance its elders' happiness
and connectivity with the Oshkosh community.
"Lutheran
Homes of Oshkosh is committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our
elders, their families and our employees," Bodalski said.
"This
innovative, intergenerational opportunity allows our elders to take advantage
of the beautiful outdoors, while celebrating their strengths."
The
event is only the beginning of a long-term initiative for LHO, whose mission is
to provide quality care and life-enriching opportunities for its elders.
Kassow
and Dorthe Pedersen, civil society consultant for Copenhagen Municipality, will
help train volunteers on how to operate the rickshaws, ensuring a safe ride for
elders.
There
will be a formal ceremony starting at 10 a.m. followed by volunteer rickshaw
rides for the elders of LHO at 11 a.m.
About
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh (LHO), founded in 1966, is an elder care organization that has been providing health and residential services to more than 800 elders and others in need. LHO strives to create extraordinary experiences for elders and their families.
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