TOI is a proud sponsor of Marion County’s Take Stock in Children’s Cycling for Success event, which will be held on April 13, 2013. Take Stock in Children is Marion County’s premier scholarship and mentoring program that helps low-income students achieve their dreams of attending college. Take Stock in Children accepts students as early as 8th grade and has the students sign a contract to continue to maintain good grades, attendance and behavior in school, remain drug and crime free as well as meet with a mentor once a week. The students who comply with the rules and guidelines are awarded a two or four year college tuition scholarship from Take Stock in Children. Over 450 children have been a part of the Take Stock in Children program with a 96% success rate. The Cycling for Success event is their annual fundraiser to raise money for the student scholarships. Cyclists travel from around the state to ride either the 32 or 63 mile route throughout Marion County and Lake County. The Cycling for Success event will be held April 13 at Lake Weir Middle School, located at 10220 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, with a day of registration entry fee of $45 for registration after April 7th. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:00 am with the main event beginning at 8:00 am. For more information, please visit www.pefmc.org.