Jose Karnish, center, and Delina Rodrigues, right, from the Carbon County Special Olympics accept a $3,000 check from Mike Dugan, captain of The Jim Thorpers bicycle team during their bowling practice Friday evening. The Jim Thorpers team has grown each year since starting with just two riders pedaling the Irish Pub Tour de Shore in 2011. The ride raises money for children’s charities and the families of fallen police officers. BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS