SIXTH ANNUAL TOUR DE TOLERANCE

SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2011

Every October, hundreds of cyclists and runners from El Paso and the surrounding region come together for a fabulous morning of athleticism and fun - all to raise money for the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center.

The Tour de Tolerance, which began in 2006, is one of only a handful of races in the region that gives cyclists the opportunity to ride in 100K, 50K and 10K rides. The rides are designed to cater to the most advanced cyclists who want to test their endurance in the 100K - to the “just for fun” cyclists who enjoy a nice ride on a cool October morning. Families love the 10K!

Originally created as a cycling event, the Tour de Tolerance added a 5K competitive run/walk in 2009 at the request of runners in the area. The response has been great and it’s been wonderful to see the support of the local running community for the Tour de Tolerance.

The Museum has once again partnered with Fort Bliss for the event and participants will be able to experience the generosity and hospitality of Fort Bliss throughout the entire morning.

All of the proceeds from the Tour de Tolerance will go toward operating expenses for the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center.

The El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center is one of 13 free-standing Holocaust museums in the United States and the only one in the Southwest. The Museum was founded in 1984 by Holocaust survivor Henry Kellen, who at 96, continues to share his story with audiences. The Museum is dedicated to educating the public about the Nazi Holocaust; to honoring the victims and those who were able to survive; and to fighting prejudice and bigotry.

To learn more about the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center, visit us at www.elpasoholocaustmuseum.org