Amego School: Local Impact From the Bike to the Beach Ride
Bike to the Beach supports Amego School, funding bikes, a bike track, gym mats, and playground gear for students with autism via the Boston-to-Newport ride.
When you ride Bike to the Beach, your fundraising does not disappear into a general fund. It comes home to local communities like yours. In New England, one of the organizations that benefits directly from the Boston-to-Newport ride is Amego, a local school and nonprofit supporting children with autism.
Register for the Boston-to-Newport ride and help fund life-changing programs and equipment for students at Amego and other local partners.
How Bike to the Beach Supports Amego
Bike to the Beach partners with local autism and disability organizations in every region it serves. Contributions raised by New England riders go directly to organizations like Amego, providing tangible resources that improve the daily lives of students and families.
Thanks to rider fundraising, Amego has been able to purchase:
- Two 3-wheeled bikes – Giving students who may not be able to ride a standard bicycle the joy of cycling
- A bike track – A safe, dedicated space for students to ride and build confidence
- A set of gym mats – Supporting physical therapy, movement skills, and safe play
- A vaulting box – Used in adaptive physical education to build strength and coordination
- A playground structure – An inclusive play area where students can socialize and be active
- Two treadmills – Supporting fitness and motor skill development year-round
- An outdoor basketball hoop – Encouraging team sports and outdoor recreation
These are not abstract donations. These are bikes students ride, a track they race on, mats they tumble on, and a playground they share with friends. Every dollar raised by Bike to the Beach riders has a direct, measurable impact on the students and families Amego serves.
The Meaning of Local Giving
Bike to the Beach’s model is built on local impact. Unlike national charities where funds are distributed far from where they are raised, Bike to the Beach ensures that every dollar collected by New England riders stays in New England. This means your friends, neighbors, and local community members benefit directly from your effort on ride day.
Amego is one of several local nonprofit partners that receive support through the ride. Each partner organization provides essential services: therapy programs, educational support, recreational activities, and family resources for individuals with autism and other disABILITIES.
Ride, Fundraise, and Make a Difference Locally
The September 19 Boston-to-Newport ride offers 100, 60, and 30-mile routes with relay options, making it accessible to riders of all experience levels. Every rider who raises funds contributes to the equipment, programs, and services that organizations like Amego depend on.
Join the Boston-to-Newport ride and know that your miles are funding real equipment, real programs, and real opportunities for local students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bike to the Beach choose its nonprofit partners?
Bike to the Beach partners with local autism and disability organizations in each ride region. Partners are selected based on their direct community impact, the services they provide, and their alignment with the mission of supporting individuals with disABILITIES.
Can I designate my fundraising to Amego specifically?
All rider fundraising contributes to the regional fund that supports local partners including Amego. Contact the Bike to the Beach team through the contact page for details on partner-specific giving.
Is Amego the only nonprofit supported by the New England ride?
No. Amego is one of several local nonprofit partners that receive support. Bike to the Beach works with multiple organizations in each region to maximize local impact.
How can my organization become a partner?
Autism and disability service organizations in New England can learn about the Service Provider Partner program on the partner page.