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MIAMI (WSVN) – Bicyclists were up by the crack of dawn for the Best Buddies bike ride that tours South Florida, starting at Marlins Park.<\/p>\n

Those who go above and beyond to give back to their communities attended a gala in Wynwood, Friday night, after participating in the Best Buddies Challenge, a 62-mile bicycle ride from Marlins Park through South Beach and Key Biscayne, and back again.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe get to do a police motorcade ride. It\u2019s awesome,\u201d said participant Rachel Losada.<\/p>\n

Like any other sporting event, the ride began with the singing of the national anthem, and Marlana Vanhoose did the honors.<\/p>\n

Best Buddies founder Anthony Shriver is the son of the founders who created the Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sergeant Shriver, who gave them all a send-off. \u201cI just want to start out by saying how excited I am, how grateful I am, thrilled and humbled by our incredible success by Best Buddies Miami,\u201d said Anthony.<\/p>\n

Participants were equally excited by the experience and the bonds they created during the long ride. \u201cWe all support each other, like Best Buddies supports people with disabilities around the world and around the country,\u201d said participant Horst Ferrero.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of fun,\u201d said sponsor Mary Jane Mark. \u201cI know everyone will have the time of their life. It\u2019s something they never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have about 60 riders that are fundraising $600,000, all to support our friends with special needs,\u201d said participant Jon Brideau.<\/p>\n

The riding and the fundraising don\u2019t end with the return trip to Marlins Park. Friday\u2019s gala is expected to bring in millions for the charity. \u201cAll the money we raise will go to create job opportunities for people like Kellie,\u201d Mark said.<\/p>\n

Kellie Howard with Best Buddies makes a living working at a local university. \u201cI work for the University of South Florida; go Bulls!\u201d she said. \u201cAt the freshman dorm dining hall, I\u2019ve been there five years, and they call me \u2018Kellie Deli,\u2019 and I like having my own money in my pocket.\u201d<\/p>\n

The theme for Friday night\u2019s gala was rock legends. Those in attendance were treated to a rock concert featuring a performance by Kesha.<\/p>\n

Anthony Shriver started Best Buddies in 1989 to promote inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

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