15 July 2009

Cycling, Cancer and Castles

Every year Intelsat employees around the world band together to support charities in their local communities. Recently, thirty-nine Fuchsstadt Teleport (that's near Frankfurt, Germany) staff and family members biked along the scenic Saale River Valley up to Bad Kissingen and then returned via bike to Intelsat's Fuchsstadt Teleport.

"Team Intelsat Fuchsstadt" rode in support of the charity organization “Station Regenbogen.” Station Regenbogen, or Rainbow Station, aids children living with cancer and cerebral tumors and their families. The organization also provides medical services.

Led by Teleport Director Franz Russ, part of the team opted to traverse the main parts of the new “Castle Bikeway.” While the riding was physically challenging, the scenery aesthetics made it quite a pleasant adventure. Encountered along the route were
Trimburg Castle, Eiringsburg Castle, and Saaleck Castle.

In addition to supporting Station Regenbogen, for the second consecutive year, the event served as a fun, offsite, team-building experience for the teleport staff. The teams efforts resulted in more than three thousands Euros for the children of Station Regenbogen.

Other 2009 Team Intelsat charitable activities are planned for locations including London, Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

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