Coincidentally, on this same date, the city of Philadelphia celebrates the 25^th anniversary of the premiere annual --one day-- pro bicycle race, the TD Bank International Cycling Championship. However, we will not ride 156 miles around the Manayunk Wall.  Instead, you can ride 15 miles, 31 miles, or complete the ultimate G. Larry James cycling challenge: the metric century --62 miles—to Chatsworth, NJ and back to the College.

From Stockton’s campus, you can choose to ride with family and friends, with a designated ride leader, or even form your very own pace line, as they do in professional cycling.   Whatever the case, you decide the pace, the distance and the company.  Together we will ride to celebrate this memorable occasion, which with your active support and participation, will become an annual, festive, scholarship fundraising event.   

We will thoroughly enjoy ourselves by cycling on mostly flat, pleasant roads with bike lanes, beginning on College Drive as we explore the wonderful scenery of the Pine Barrens via Clarks Landing Road.  After crossing the Lower Bank Bridge, you can either continue out as far as Chatsworth, or cut the ride short by just turning around on any of the routes’ designated rest stops.  For those who are not comfortable riding on the public roads, you can ride your bikes along the bike paths around Lake Fred on campus.  If there are mechanical difficulties, there will be repair stations, provided by some of the local bike shops, the Tuckahoe Bike Shop and Beacon.

Mile markers, rest stops with lots of treats, and SAG wagons and police escorts are all provided for your comfort and safety. This is a fully supported cycling event.  No one is “dropped” or left behind, because what awaits us once we return to the main campus is the Alumni Association’s picnic, a celebratory gathering with Stockton’s family and friends.

Every registered rider gets an official entry number, a beautifully designed t-shirt and water bottle.  To date, the Legacy Bike Ride Sponsors are Shore Cycle Club, Coca-Cola, Perfect Move, Marathon Foto, QPS and Eastern Energy Services. Carraba’s Italian Grill of Egg Harbor Township has donated awards and gift certificates to be won for fundraising efforts.  Photographers will be along the roads to take your pictures as you ride.

Rain or shine, we will ride.  Helmets required.  

Register immediately by clicking here.

Stockton College Scholarship Benefit Gala Huge Success Despite Challenging Economic Climate

The 29th Annual Stockton College Scholarship Benefit Gala, held Saturday April 25 at Caesars Atlantic City, reached its ambitious $750,000 goal in the face of the most challenging economic climate in event history. More than 800 people attended the Gala, enjoying a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, silent auction and concert by legendary entertainer Art Garfunkel.

"To achieve such an ambitious goal is a remarkable accomplishment," President Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr. said. "It is heartening to see the continued support for student scholarships by our many friends and partners."

Many of the region’s top civic, business and community leaders were on hand to join with Stockton students, administration, faculty and staff to take part in what has become one of the more eagerly anticipated events on the area social calendar.

Proceeds of the event benefit student scholarships that award academic excellence and help to maintain College affordability. As a result of the benefit and other fundraising efforts of the Stockton College Foundation, the College has been able to raise student financial assistance to record levels for its talented student scholars.

J. Carlos Tolosa, President of the Eastern Division for Harrah’s Entertainment, served as the Honorary Chairman of the Gala for the second year in a row. "We are proud to partner with Stockton College on this important event. Harrah’s is also pleased to announce that we have recently established a scholarship at Stockton, created specifically for Harrah’s Entertainment employees." Lisette McFarland is the first Harrah’s Employee Scholarship recipient, which was announced on Saturday at the Gala.

The Gala Chairman, Lloyd D. Levenson, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Levenson expressed his appreciation to the Gala sponsors by saying, "There is no single wiser or more secure investment to make with our money than the education of our next generation. Investing in our youth now will guarantee us all the dividends of a confident future."

The top sponsors for the Stockton Gala included: Harrah’s Entertainment, Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring, Borgata Heart & Soul Foundation, CapeBank Charitable Foundation, Claire & Melvin Levine, Cooper Levenson, IBEW Local 351 and The Press of Atlantic City. Additional sponsorships from AtlantiCare, the Azeez Foundation, Chartwells, Follett Higher Education Group, Horizon Eye Care, Interstate Outdoor Advertising, Kramer Beverage Company, NBC 40, TN Ward Company and York-Jersey Underwriters, Inc. added to the success of the Gala. Many other companies and individuals supported Stockton through sponsorships, attendance and auction bidding.

"On behalf of the Stockton College Foundation, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to our partners at Harrah’s Entertainment and the many businesses, friends and alumni throughout southern New Jersey who responded to our call to help Stockton’s students in a particularly challenging year," said Marilyn DiGiacobbe, the College’s Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of the Stockton College Foundation. "The Gala’s success is a testament to this community, the value it places on higher education and on the young people educated here, who excel and serve our region."

Photo by Donna Connor Photography, Stockton College students and scholarship recipients