Since opening their car doors in 2008, ITNBluegrass celebrated its 5,000th ride on April 28, 2010, at 10:30 am. The ride was given to member Virgie Hiles by volunteer driver Jim Tincher. He drove to her to an eye doctor appointment. The two are considered regulars at ITNBluegrass; Hiles rides 4-6 times a week and Tincher attended the very first volunteer driver training held in 2008.
The 5,000th ride is a wonderful milestone for ITNBluegrass, but the staff recognizes the importance of every ride. Whether it is the 5,000th ride or 4,999th ride (delivered by Donna Baker) or the 5,001st ride (delivered by Richard Myers), every single ride is equally important.
April was a record month for ITNBluegrassin other ways, as well. Since 2008, records were broken in the total number of rides given, the number of unique riders, and number of unique volunteers. ITNBluegrass is grateful for all of its volunteers and member riders. These members of the community are helping ITNBluegrass charge full speed towards their next 5,000 rides.
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