For Immediate Release
For more information contact:
The Children’s Heart Foundation
Bike4CHF
Matson is still riding towards his Fundraising Goal for the CHF.
Take a moment to visit Nels on his bike ride across America, view media clips of support on his journey, and view
the rest of his cities.
With media attention all across the country, Nels Matson is sure to make a difference in his ride across
America. Nels Matson, who is riding his bike cross country to raise congenital heart defect awareness
and research funding for The Children’s Heart Foundation, is currently riding through Lincoln, Nebraska
on his 21st day out of his month-and-a-half long journey. Matson’s story has resonated with many
throughout the country, providing hope and a future for those affected by CHDs. Many interviews have
been held with Nels including additional pictures to capture these moments along the way.
Starting with Matson’s kick off ride in Santa Monica, California on June 8, 2010 through his endurance to
get to Lincoln, Nebraska, watch and experience his enthusiasm joined with a cause:
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In Santa Monica, CA on June 8, 2010, CBS2 interviews Nels Matson & KIDS4CHF (Click on Right to
view).
In Victoriaville Daily Press on June 9, 2010.
In Florida, on June 19, 2010 Matson’s hometown supports his efforts in the St. Petersburg
Times.
In Page, AZ the Lake Powell Chronicle interviews Matson on June 23, 2010.
In McCook, NE on June 25, 2010, the McCook Daily Gazette wrote an article, Cycling for
Children’s Heart.
Bike4CHF's Nels Matson was recently featured on CBS4Denver on June 26, 2010. Click to view
the video!
Check out this picture posted on Reuter’s Sign in New York Times Square.
Matson will complete his expedition July 20th, but until then he continues to connect with CHF
supporters and instill hope along his way. Take a look at the upcoming opportunities to join Matson and
click on the individual cities to support him:
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His next major stop will be in Davenport, IA on the 4th of July and will start his ride at 7:00 AM at
the Trek Store in Davenport. Joining Nels in Davenport for the mile is Cassidy Glynn.
Following, on July 7th, Matson will be joined in Chicago by Benjamin Griesmeyer to start his ride
at 6:00AM at the Trek Bicycles on Michigan.
On July 8th, Nels will be riding in memory of Jalynn Velez and Wilson Kelsey starting at 6:00 AM
at 2716 west Mishawaka Ave in South Bend, IN.
On July 13th, Nels starts his ride at 6:00 AM at Paradise Garage in Colombus, OH. Joining Nels in
Colombus for the mile is Adam Thomas.
July 15th, Nels will start his ride at 6:00 AM at REI Pittsburgh, Settlers Ridge. Nels rides this
Pittsburgh mile in memory of A.J. Kahler.
July 19, 2010, Nels starts his ride at 6:00 AM at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA. Joining Nels
on part of his ride is Camden Cheshire.
On July 20th, at 7am and after 43 days on the road, Nels will ride his bike into New York City’s
Times Square! You do not want to miss cheering Nels as he FINISHES his bike ride across
America from Santa Monica, CA. Here he honors Charlie Collado.
Be sure to continue your support by visiting Matson’s website, follow him on twitter @athletes4heart,
read his blog, or lastly find him on facebook.
The Children’s Heart Foundation
Motivated by the needs of children, the goal of the Children’s Heart Foundation is to bring health, hope
and happiness to children impacted by congenital heart defects, the most common birth defect in the
U.S. The CHF accomplishes this goal by funding the most promising research to advance the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects. For more information on the CHF, visit
www.childrensheartfoundation.org.