Pedal for Puppies
and Puppy Ride Long Island

Ride your way. Change a life with Seeing Eye® dogs.

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Two Ways to Ride. One Incredible Mission.

This June, join a powerful community of riders coming together to support The Seeing Eye®. Whether you’re riding through your neighborhood, hopping on your Peloton, or gathering a team of friends, every mile you ride helps provide life-changing Seeing Eye dogs to people who are blind.

Pedal for Puppies

Ride from anywhere. Be part of something bigger.

Pedal for Puppies is a virtual ride experience designed for everyone. You can ride solo, with a team, through your neighborhood, on a stationary bike, or on a Peloton—whatever works for you. Ride your way while raising funds and awareness for an incredible mission.

No matter where you are, you are riding alongside a community committed to changing lives.

Puppy Ride Long Island – Coast to Coast

One journey. Thousands of miles.

For the first time, Jim Friess and his team from Puppy Ride Long Island are taking their impact to the next level with a cross-country ride.

Puppy Ride Long Island was founded by Jim in honor of his late brother, a graduate of The Seeing Eye®. After witnessing the independence and dignity his brother gained through his Seeing Eye dog, Jim turned that inspiration into action.

Over the years, this dedicated team has:

  • Ridden more than 15,500 miles
  • Raised over $305,000
  • Inspired more than 576 donors

This June, they will ride coast to coast beginning in Washington State and finishing in Montauk, New York—making this their most ambitious journey yet.

Join the Ride in Person:

  • Kick off the journey in Washington with a celebration of the team’s start.
  • Join the coast-to-coast team as they cross into Long Island and celebrate their success at the finish in Montauk—or cheer them on along the route.
  • This incredible group will also ride three days in Vermont, August 27-29. perfect for anyone who wants an in-person experience.

Follow along and track progress through social media and puppyridelongisland.com to see the miles, stories, and celebrations of all riders.

Together, Pedal for Puppies and Puppy Ride Long Island combine into one powerful movement—turning an already incredible ride into something truly extraordinary.

Every Mile Has Meaning.

The cost of breeding, raising, and training a Seeing Eye dog is significant, but for someone who is blind, the impact is life-changing.

A Seeing Eye dog provides independence, confidence, and partnership. It opens doors, creates opportunity, and transforms everyday life.

Every mile you ride helps make that possible.

Get Involved

Ride your way. Make an impact.

Getting started is easy, and every mile you ride helps change a life:

  1. Sign up
    Register to join Pedal for Puppies and become part of this incredible community.
  2. Create your page
    Set up your personal or team fundraising page and share why this mission matters to you.
  3. Engage friends and family
    Invite your network to support you. Every donation brings us closer to providing more Seeing Eye dogs.
  4. Ride your way
    Ride however works best for you: solo, with a team, through your neighborhood, on a stationary bike, or on a Peloton. Every mile counts.
  5. Track and share your progress
    Log your miles, post updates, and celebrate milestones along the way. Follow the coast-to-coast riders on social media and puppyridelongisland.com to see the journey in real time.
  6. Join the coast-to-coast experience
    Ride with the team as they cross into Long Island, celebrate the finish in Montauk, or cheer them along the route. Participate in the Vermont three-day ride for a unique in-person experience.
  7. Celebrate your impact
    Every mile counts. Reach fundraising milestones, earn exclusive Pedal for Puppies gear, and be part of a community changing lives.

Fundraising Incentives

As you reach new milestones, you will receive special Pedal for Puppies gear:

  • $250 – Seeing Eye T-shirt
  • $500 – Seeing Eye hat
  • $1,000 – Seeing Eye water bottle
  • $2,500 – Pedal for Puppies bike jersey
  • $5,000 – Name a Seeing Eye dog and receive a commemorative medal

Each level includes all previous rewards. Incentives will be distributed after the event.

Spread the Word

Follow, tag, and cheer each other on!

  • Follow The Seeing Eye® and Puppy Ride Long Island on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
  • Track rider progress and milestones at puppyridelongisland.com
  • Tag us in your posts and use #PedalForPuppies to celebrate the ride
  • Riding on Peloton? Join workouts, connect with fellow riders, and use #PedalForPuppies

Together, we’re celebrating every mile, every rider, and every life changed.

You’re Not In This Alone

We’re here to help you make your fundraising and riding experience a success.

Reach out to Kyle Street for support, tips, or ideas to make your ride impactful and fun:
kstreet@seeingeye.org
973-539-4425 ext. 1906

Become a Sponsor

Support Pedal for Puppies and align your brand with a mission that changes lives.

Sponsors receive valuable brand recognition and access to unique engagement opportunities tied to both the virtual ride and the coast-to-coast journey.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please reach out to:
Kyle Street
kstreet@seeingeye.org
973-539-4425 ext. 1906

Press & Media

Pedal for Puppies and Puppy Ride Long Island are packed with story-worthy moments for press:

  • Follow riders on the coast-to-coast journey, capturing personal stories, milestones, and celebrations along the route.
  • Cover the Washington kickoff celebration or the Montauk finish, with vibrant visuals, Seeing Eye graduates, and community support.
  • Experience the excitement of the three-day Vermont ride, a rare, in-person storytelling opportunity.
  • Incredible photo and video opportunities, inspiring interviews, and a compelling story of community, endurance, and life-changing impact.

For press inquiries, media access, or story opportunities, please contact:
Michelle Barlak
mbarlak@seeingeye.org

Start Pedaling Today

Be part of something life-changing.

Register, start riding, and help change lives—one mile at a time.

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A young German Shepherd Seeing Eye puppy wearing a green “Puppy Raising Program” bandana sits in front of bright red poinsettias, looking toward the camera with its mouth slightly open. A teal “Donate Now” button appears below the text that reads: “Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday.”
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