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My Story…
Continuing to celebrate 50 fabulous years on this planet by doing one of my favorite things - riding bikes with friends!
On August 27th I'll be doing so to raise money for an amazing cause - Greenhouse Scholars. In a nutshell, this amazing organization is an educational nonprofit and a diverse community of leaders working together to ensure people of all backgrounds can go to college!
The scholars in this program are exceptional young leaders who have overcome unimaginable challenges such as homelessness, violence, loss, and poverty. This year I had the chance to participate in 2 rounds of the selection process, and I can tell you firsthand that the these "kids" have achieved more than in 18 years than I have in 50 under some amazingly tough circumstances. THEY BLOW ME AWAY!
Greenhouse supports their scholars through four years of college and beyond with resources such as one-on-one mentoring, an extensive professional network, internships, peer support, and financial grants for research, service projects, study abroad, etc.
So give a little or give a lot - but please give if you are able!
I'm hoping to raise $500 and plan to match that!
Description
Why I ride....
Greenhouse Scholars was established in 2005 in an attempt to break the cycle of poverty. Their goal is to help everyone feel the power of opportunity, choice, and belief. Greenhouse Scholars believes that if everyone can see opportunity for themselves, if they feel they have good choices, and if they believe in their future, then they will thrive – and so will the communities around them.
How do they achieve this? Greenhouse Scholars bring together a diverse group of leaders to work side by side with our Scholars. The program delivers the training, resources, and connections that Scholars truly need, so they feel prepared and are equipped to address the most pressing issues in their communities and around the world.
And they've had great results! 97% of Greenhouse Scholars graduate from college, compared to only 15% of low-income, first-generation students nationally. Many Greenhouse Scholars are starting businesses and all of them report starting salaries that are twice that of their parents! Most importantly, they are going back to their communities as volunteers and mentors. They are inspiring younger generations to follow in their footsteps and helping them visualize the opportunities that come from pursuing higher education.
The Venus de Miles ride directly benefits these hardworking Scholars. Join me in support of this great cause!
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 25 | Torry Case Lemp | $75.40 |
| Aug 22 | Unicyclers | $50.00 |
| Aug 22 | Marie Pappas | $107.35 |
| Aug 20 | Tara Lemp | $54.10 |
| Aug 19 | Kyla | $107.35 |
| Aug 18 | ZiZi ElGammal | $54.10 |
| Aug 18 | Prospect Safety Committee | $54.10 |
