Wednesday was Clarence Day 4 and the last day of the 2019 Tour de Fresh . After breakfast , the van drivers drove the rider to Huntington beach for the starting time of the stage before making their means to the finish line in Anaheim . Although a brusque last drive , it take longer than anticipated due to a few flat tires along the way of life ! However , the riders were honor for four ambitious days in the saddle as friend , category and colleagues welcome them at the finale line .
Also welcome the passenger at the finish business was Cindy Jewell of California Giant . The money raised in this year ’s Tour de Fresh total $ 175,324 and a check was presented to Andrew Marshall , Director of the United Fresh Start Foundation . According to organiser , this will be enough for more than 50 salad bars to be place in school across the country .
passenger , support staff and schooltime representatives gather at the finish melodic phrase at the formula center in Anaheim
The large amount raised was by Ed and Robyn Purves with Paramount Export , who sit their bicycle-built-for-two bike and raised a total of $ 34,798 together . They were followed by Charles Nelson with Mission Produce who raise $ 20,154 and Drew McDonald with Taylor Farms , who raised $ 13,137 .
One of the speakers at the finishing line of merchandise was Ms. Terry Sperry . Sperry is the Food Services Supervisor at South Whittier School District , one of the schools that received a salad bar onsite . Tom Stenzel , President and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association , and Senator Ling Ling Chang , 29th District Senate were also among the exceptional guests invited to speak at the ending strain .
Daniel Cooke with Americold on the left and Alex Marquis with Good Foods
Reflecting on the drive was Daniel Cooke with Americold , who was one of the player in this twelvemonth ’s event . " Clarence Day 1 was the best solar day for me , " he portion out . " The views were immaculate . With 7,800 foot of top , there was a hatful of climbing involved , but the climbs were n’t too hard . However , they were hard enough to give me a feel of achievement . "
Tour de Fresh formally finish with a close party at Rumbo Room in Anaheim .
For more information : Morgan MaitozaCalifornia Giant FoundationPh : +1 ( 831 ) 728 - 1773[email protected]www.tourdefresh.com
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