The kids are particularly interested in getting involved this year, partly because Steve & Grace have been involved for years, but mostly because they have a refugee friend. One of Aris's class mates last year was a refugee from Eritrea. His daddy was in jail simply because he was a pastor of a non-state-approved church. This little boy was quite fearful much of the time. It's broken the kids heart's, and given them the desire to help refugees.
We're joining over 1000 other riders and volunteers in Australia, the USA and Canada to help raise over $1,000,000.
And we're glad we are because...
The numbers are staggering - there are 67 million refugees and internally displaced peoples according to a United Nations 2007 report. Over half are women and children, vulnerable and voiceless while they flee war, persecution and tribal violence.
The RIDE is a way that we can personally connect to this crisis, and it's a way for me to make a real difference in a refugee's life.
Please help support us by making a secure online donation using your credit card. Click on the link below:
Steve:
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2368728
Aris:
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2351356
Zane:
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2351351
Of course, a pledge or gift of cash or check would be equally great! Just be sure to email me so I can send you directions, or pick it up personally.
Thanks for your support! It really encourages us!
Steve, Grace, Aris, Zane, Kian
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Twitter - http://twitter.com/Rideforrefugees
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4139343828
