Bicyclist Chris Figureida Visits Shenandoah Elementary School
Cycle for Heart founder attempts to ride bicycle across country for a good cause

St. Louis – Students at Shenandoah Elementary will receive a special message from bicyclist Chris Figureida about the importance of staying physically fit in school. Figureida is riding his bicycle from Ventura, California to Lubec, Maine to benefit the American Heart Association.

“Child obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., especially amongst inner-city children. It is a combined goal of the American Heart Association and me to educate this segment of the U.S. population,” stated Figureida.

Figureida starting riding his bicycle in Ventura, California on April 14. He will travel 3,746 miles in 52 days averaging 72 miles per day.

Who: Chris Figureida

What: Speaks to students at Shenandoah, Elementary School

When: Monday, May 14, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Shenandoah Elementary School

3412 Shenandoah Ave.

St. Louis, 63104