My Story…
It's that time of year again and this one's my lucky number! This year's Venus de Miles be my 11th ride and my 6th year as an ambassador. On August 27th, I will be riding 33 miles to raise money for education, probably wearing my typical wings and a tutu (you should all know by now how I love wearing tutus) with about 800 of my closest female friends! I do this to support Greenhouse Scholars - an organization dedicated to helping high-performing, under-resourced students reach their full potential. Please consider supporting my goal in making a donation of any size. Your generosity will be helping us grow the next generation of community leaders. Thank you!! Delia
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 27 | JenG | $27.48 |
| Aug 17 | Don E. Lindley, Regis University | $107.35 |
| Aug 09 | Catharine Wall | $54.10 |
| Aug 09 | Delia Greth | $54.10 |
| Aug 08 | Jason C | $62.29 |
| Aug 03 | #1 Athletic Supporter | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 02 | House Spouse | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 16 | Craig | $27.48 |
| Jul 16 | Sonny | $107.35 |
| Jul 16 | Jenni | $54.10 |
