Dear MTS Logistics Community:
This past weekend, on June 14th, 2025, dozens of bikers and participants came out – rain or shine – to bike for a cause and prove a lasting impact on young adults with autism. After helping us raise over $110,000 (and still counting) for autism awareness, bikers biked from Manhattan to Brooklyn and back in rainy June weather. I would like to thank each and every biker and sponsor who helped us raise this huge sum.
This year’s bike tour event was a huge success, even with the rainy weather that participants had to deal with when biking. We have donated $110,000 to New Jersey-based non-profit Spectrum Works, Inc. which trains and find jobs for young adults with autism.
As a result of all the donations from YOU – our community and sponsors – over 25 companies will be provided access to training for young adults with autism, as a result of this event and past events. Your efforts once again are having a real-world impact, and you should be very proud of your support and dedication to this great event. We are helping young adults get jobs at national companies including IKEA, Walgreens, Old Navy, Rent the Runway, American Dream, Sesame Street Learn & Play, and others.
Did you know that, now in its 15th year, MTS Logistics’ annual bike tour event has cumulatively raised over $750,000? I am so proud of everyone’s support this year, and in years past. Our goal over the next two years is for the number of partner companies to double to 50 from the existing 25 companies that have hired young adults with autism. I am asking for your help in making that happen with even more support and dedication.
On behalf of the entire MTS Logistics community, I would like to thank all sponsors who participated in this impactful event, including Turkish Philanthropy Funds, who partnered with MTS, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Turkish Airlines, FM Expressions, MTS Customs Brokerage, MTS Global Forwarding India, PORTX, Sino Logistics, Orient Star Group, Boucher + Co., Jetco, Tricon, Osterman, China International Freight, and others. Additionally, I would like to thank all individuals who donated to this great event.
We all had a great time despite the rain, with a variety of fun prizes raffled, including two free airline tickets courtesy of Turkish Airlines, a free bike, and more. I also loved watching the real-world impact on display during the event. During a light and healthy lunch at Tatiana Brooklyn, event participants also had the chance to hear firsthand how the 15th annual bike tour event, as well as past events have impacted young adults with autism. Speakers included President of Spectrum Works, Inc. Ann Marie Sullivan, as well as Tavon Green, a student who was provided job training by Spectrum Works, and several others.
With over $110,000 raised so far, donations are still coming in, and you can still make a difference by visiting this page and donating any amount.
I hope to see everyone back next year as we make even more of an impact.
Thank you to everyone again, and thanks for making this year our best bike tour event yet.
Sedat Saka
President
MTS Logistics, Inc.
