Gamma Phi brother Andrew Schneider is set to bike 4,000 miles across the U.S. He leaves Mobile on June 14 to begin his journey. Please make a donation to brother Andrew.
Journey of Hope Facts
Inspired by Bruce Rogers’ trek across the country in 1987, the Journey Hope was created in 1988 to raise funds for and awareness on behalf of people with disabilities.
2009 North Route Events
Kick-Off: June 14 in San Francisco
Arrival: August 15 in Washington, D.C.
Team Size: 28 Cyclists & 7 Crew per team
Fund Raising: over $5,000 each participant
Days: 64
Miles: 4,000
The true story of Push America’s Cycling Events is the exciting line-up of special events in which the teams participate in after each day’s ride. Here are the events and activities the team will participate in during their travels across America.
Community and Arrival Events – Proclamations declaring Push America Day, parades, wheelchair basketball games, bicycle safety seminars and pool parties are examples of the types of community events scheduled. These exciting events allow us to highlight the local efforts of the organizations that support people with disabilities.
Kids on the Block puppet shows – At many events, Kids on the Block puppet shows for children are performed. This show focuses on the abilities of people with disabilities and allows children to ask questions to the puppets that they might not have been comfortable asking otherwise.
Friendship Visits – From barbecues to fireside sing-a-longs, to dinners and dances, the team spends time enjoying the friendships made with the people for whom they are riding. Cycling 100 miles in one day is well worth it when you arrive into a city and there is a smiling face there to thank you!
You can make a donation today, online, safe and secure transactions at Push America's website.
https://secure.pushamerica.org/events/profile.cfm?rID=1170955&ridecode=joh2009