Two wheels have always been my thing. Whether bicycles or motorcycles, two wheels are where it’s at.
In 2017, I had been away from cycling for a long time. A good friend from my teens told me about Levi’s Gran Fondo, and it seemed like a good goal to shoot for. Getting back on a bicycle after over 20 years was a challenge but having a carrot to chase made all the difference. My first ride was 10 miles, and it was really difficult. I persevered, and by September I was riding nearly 50 miles at a time and felt great!
As the Fondo approached, an email caught my attention that described the King Ridge Foundation fundraising program. This is a foundation that supports organizations in Northern California that help at-risk youth and provides them with opportunities for bettering their situation and life. I said to myself, “Why not? Let’s see what happens.” By the time the event arrived, I had raised almost $1800, and was in the top 15 fundraisers. The feeling of giving something back to a great cause that had helped motivate me was very satisfying. It felt great to be able to ride like the old days and helping out a really worthy charity made it even better.
Since 2017, I have been involved with LGF each year and continued to fundraise with great success.
The 2024 event is approaching in April. So today, I’m asking you to join me and help at-risk youth by donating to my efforts. There’s still plenty of time to make a big difference in the lives of kids who need it, and no matter the amount you can donate, it all helps. These are some of the life-changing programs that the King Ridge Foundation supports: Forget Me Not Farm, The B-Rad Foundation, Outride, Social Advocates for Youth and CASA of Sonoma County.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and thank you for donating to a very worthy cause, one that I really believe in!