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Kevin Adorno Memorial Bike Ride
![Helena Adorno (left), mother of bicyclist Kevin Adorno (both of Farmington Connecticut) who was killed in September 1, 2014 in Vero Beach, is helped riding south along A1A from by Charles Sanford, of Vero Beach, during the first day of the Ride to the Finish bike ride from Vero Beach to Miami in memory of her son. Kevin Adorno died after being attacked by a homeless man at a McDonalds in Vero Beach while bicycling from Maryland to Miami. "The first few miles were very humbling because I just related to him [Kevin] totally being on the bike coming down the coast," Helen Adorno said. "I can see why people love biking." (ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS)](http://charlessanfordlaw.com/wp-content/plugins/jetpack/modules/lazy-images/images/1x1.trans.gif)
Helena Adorno (left), mother of bicyclist Kevin Adorno (both of Farmington Connecticut) who was killed in September 1, 2014 in Vero Beach, is helped riding south along A1A from by Charles Sanford, of Vero Beach, during the first day of the Ride to the Finish bike ride from Vero Beach to Miami in memory of her son. Kevin Adorno died after being attacked by a homeless man at a McDonalds in Vero Beach while bicycling from Maryland to Miami. “The first few miles were very humbling because I just related to him [Kevin] totally being on the bike coming down the coast,” Helen Adorno said. “I can see why people love biking.” (ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS)
Charles H. Sanford Law Offices, P.L. has been named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business
Charles H. Sanford Law Offices, P.L. has been named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly BusinessSM by the League of American Bicyclists:
On April 22, 2015 the League of American Bicyclists recognized Charles H. Sanford Law Offices, P.L. with a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM) award, joining more than 950 visionary businesses from across the country.
We also congratulate Malcolm Allen of Orchid Island Bikes and Kayaks, 1175 Commerce Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960 on their Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM) award!
With the announcement of 161 new and renewing BFBs today in 46 states and Washington, D.C., Charles H. Sanford Law Offices, P.L. joins a cutting-edge group of more than 950 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the United States that are transforming the American workplace.
“Visionary business leaders are recognizing the real-time and long term impact that a culture of bicycling can create,” said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. “We applaud this new round of businesses for investing in a more sustainable future for the country and a healthier future for their employees.”
Charles Sanford and his wife Rosemary enjoy group rides with Vero Cycling Club in Indian River County, Florida. Many new friendships have been forged while cycling together for recreation and health. Charles H. Sanford Law Offices, P.L. also encourages bicycling as an easy option for transportation and provides amenities such as indoor bicycle parking and incentives such as flexible hours for employees so they can join the scheduled Vero Cycling Club rides.
Moving forward, Charles H. Sanford Law Offices, P.L. will have access to a variety of free tools and technical assistance from the League to become even more bicycle-friendly. When our employees and clients and friends bike, great things happen: a few examples are decreased carbon footprint, reduced healthcare costs, being connected to the community, and a fun and healthy work culture.
To apply or learn more about the free BFB program, visit the League online at www.bikeleague.org/content/businesses
The Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM, Bicycle Friendly StateSM, Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM programs are generously supported by program partner Trek Bicycle Corp. To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, visit www.bikeleague.org/BFA
The League of American Bicyclists is leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. As leaders, our commitment is to listen and learn, define standards and share best practices to engage diverse communities and build a powerful, unified voice for change.
Charles H. Sanford Law Offices has made an application to be certified as a “Bicycle Friendly Business”
Charles H. Sanford Law Offices has made an application to The League of American Bicyclists to be certified as a “Bicycle Friendly Business” in Vero Beach, Florida.
As members of the Vero Cycling Club, Rosemary and Charles Sanford invite you to register for the 2015 Hibiscus Ride, in partnership with Main Street Vero Beach on April 18th, 2015. Click the photo of Charles and Rosemary and friends below to learn more.