Riding (Hard) for Refuge

Okay, so here's the deal.

On a normal day, I am a writer and not a cyclist; most often I find joy between the lines of a book, not the lines on a road and if I am ever going to do any large-scale world-changing in my time it will likely be from behind a desk with pen and ink, and not by crossing the finish-line with a smile on my face and a number on my back. But September 29th is RIDE day, and RIDE day is not your regular calendar Samedi.

The vision of Ride for Refuge is simple: share the love. In a world of practicalities, that love manifests as wealth. The mission is to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves, to speak for those who are being politically and socially hushed or rejected, and to support and encourage the ones who need it most. 

This year our goal is even more personal. Teams from Camp Mini-Yo-We are riding for our Sponsorship Fund - to help kids who would never be able to come to Camp get here - to give them a place of refuge, security, love, encouragement, hope and peace. At the end of the day, half of what we raise will be invested into the larger projects that RIDE is already working on, and half will come right to camp. Win-Win-Win-Win. 

"Four wins?" Why, yes. Their organization and ours, a child or youth being blessed by your generosity and you. "Me?" Of course you. BEING awesome FEELS awesome. Try it out.


Rock this with me.