Wow! The weather has been absolutely gorgeous lately, so you know what that means -- bike riding and outdoor fundraising!!
Today I had a long afternoon of canning along with a fellow Bike and Builder! If you are unfamiliar with the term "canning," it basically means "standing on the corner/along the sidewalk holding signs and collecting donations of spare change with a coffee can from cars, motorcycles, trucks, pedestrians, and other cyclists who pass by." After two hours (we left when rush hour started to die down) and splitting the donations collected, we both walked away with $95 to support affordable housing!!
Though this was a worth-while experience, there is still a ways to go! I'm sure there will be more canning in the future.
As for bike riding...
Since the weather has been so nice, the Neighborhood Bike Works Racing Team has been out and about for training!! Riding with the team is always a pleasure, and I've definitely learned more about cycling efficiency! I'm not exaggerating when I say these kids could kick my butt in a bike race -- they are so speedy!
So far, I have put 143.45 miles on my Bike and Build bike, which is 28.65% of the way to my goal of 500 miles before Bike and Build begins!
Now, it is time to take a shower and get ready for bed -- I need to be up early to drive the van for and participate in a Habitat Build tomorrow!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
A Momentous Occasion!
As of this evening, my first required fundraising benchmark of $2000 on my journey to a final goal of $4000 was not only met, but surpassed!
A huge THANK YOU!!! to everybody who has donated thus far. Thanks to you, and assuming each $1.00 equates to 1 mile of the trip, my personal reach now extends across 31 communities from Providence, RI to Winner, SD!
The fundraising is not complete, however -- there are still 25 communities between Winner, SD and Seattle, WA that are waiting to feel our impact! Together, we can provide them with the knowledge and resources necessary to help families in need acquire quality, affordable housing!
Donate online by clicking here, then clicking the "Donate" button.
Donate by check/money order by following the instructions found in the right margin of this page.
Thanks! :)
A huge THANK YOU!!! to everybody who has donated thus far. Thanks to you, and assuming each $1.00 equates to 1 mile of the trip, my personal reach now extends across 31 communities from Providence, RI to Winner, SD!
The fundraising is not complete, however -- there are still 25 communities between Winner, SD and Seattle, WA that are waiting to feel our impact! Together, we can provide them with the knowledge and resources necessary to help families in need acquire quality, affordable housing!
Donate online by clicking here, then clicking the "Donate" button.
Donate by check/money order by following the instructions found in the right margin of this page.
Thanks! :)
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