DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — In the spirit of Halloween, 300 witches got on their "brooms" and took part Saturday morning in Delray Beach's 14th annual Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride on Saturday.
The event is held each October to benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.
“The spirit of this is amazing,” said Andie Devoe, part of the Shrooms and Brooms team at the race. She’s also known as the Alpha Witch, honored for starting this event more than a decade ago.
Dr. Francesca Lewis and her squad, Garden Fairy Witches, came to represent Delray Dermatology and Cosmetic Center.
"I think we nailed it, we’re really excited about this," Lewis said. "Right before we take off, there’s this fun ambiance with all the women getting super excited and getting ready to fly!"
The fun isn’t just for the ladies.
"Men can ride, they just have to dress up as witches," Devoe said.
What started as a group of friends riding around downtown 14 years ago is now part of a much bigger series of events to bring the community together.
"We get to see our fun and our efforts go into the community and help," said Devoe.
The money raised helps families who might be going through a scary time.
"This year, we’re on track to raise $55,000," said Stephanie Ceibo, CEO of Achievement Center for Children and Families. "Events like this help support high-quality programs, but keep costs low for our families."
