This weekend, I had the pleasure of sharing in the excitement of the completion of LV's Ride Across America: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty! On June 16, 2011, a group of 14 dedicated cyclists met on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and began their adventure, planning to bike 3400-ish miles to the Atlantic Ocean in support of the Lasallian Volunteers, and the ministries served. Along the way, the group also volunteered at local agencies that were helping to also break the cycle of poverty. On average, the bikers traveled 75-80 miles a day, with their longest day being from Minneapolis to Winona, MN! A day totaling 127 miles, as well as one of the hottest days they would experience, was completed as I began my LV journey at Orientation.
When Orientation was completed, my roommate, and housemate Kenny (Kennwii) here in New York participated on the last third of the trip, biking 981 miles. Bro. Ed Phalen, community director here at the house, also participated on 9/10 of the bike ride as well, missing the days when he was at Orientation with us. To be able to share in the excitement with fellow community members, as well as others who share the same passion for St. John Baptist de LaSalle was a great feeling yesterday in Lincroft, NJ! The bikers completed their ride at the Atlantic Ocean around 4:45 pm, and then made their way towards us at the "second" finish line to join in celebration and excitement!!
For more information about the "LV's Ride" visit www.lvsride.com
Along with the LV's Ride, which works towards raising money for the Lasallian Volunteers program, we the volunteers also do our part every year to help raise money! The opportunity to donate is a yearly project, but the special way we raise funds is through a race every year, located in one of the cities where we have volunteers serving. This year's race is called the "Monster Dash" and will be in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA!! I could not be more excited to be a participant in the race in my home state, allowing for time to see family, and have their support!! There are 2 options for the race: half marathon or 5K. I have yet to decide which of these I am going to participate in, but I am going to make my final decision on August 30, before the price begins to go up on registration for both of these events!
With that excitement, now comes business...it would mean the world to me for a sponsorship from you! My personal goal for the race is $1,000, adding to the total goal of $52,000 for all of Lasallian Volunteers (there are currently 52 volunteers across the United States this academic year). Whether a donation comes in $5, $20, or $100, any bit helps towards the final goal!! There are two options for donating...
- Visit the below website. Follow the instructions after clicking on the link "Sponsor Me"below my fundraising thermometer.
2. Send a check directly to the main office for Lasallian Volunteers at:
Hecker Center, Suite 300
3025 Fourth Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
**please make all checks payable to
Christian Brothers Conference c/o Lasallian Volunteers,
along with LV Races 2011 and my name (Christopher Hueg)
in the memo line**
Thank you so much in advance for your generous support towards the Lasallian Volunteers program, and the several ministries that we serve!
Another week of tourist-y activities, while hanging out with the last remaining LV Riders staying here in our community! I will be sure to keep you posted on training for the races, as well as any possible fun stories that I experience...
Live Jesus In Our Hearts. Forever.
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