Barbara's Bike Ride for Africa
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Give Us WingsA beautiful bike ride of 47 miles to support Grace Janet and her family in Uganda!
$3,745
raised by 43 people
$3,200 goal
WE DID IT!!!
We made it! A beautiful day of riding the Gandy Dancer...from Danbury to St. Croix falls and onto the Village Pizzeria in Dresser, Wisconsin!
52.5 miles - 5 hours and 3 minutes. The afternoon breeze was a bit of a challenge and Phil's support was invaluable! Thank you, thank you to all my supporters!
Nine years ago, I jumped out of a plane to start helping in a more significant way in Africa. The last few years, I have ridden in the St. Paul Bike Classic. Many of you have joined me in supporting Grace Janet and her family who live in Kayoro, a rural area about seven miles outside of Tororo, Uganda through the Give Us Wings Family to Family Program. As with everything, this year is different due to Covid 19! Many organizations have lost funding and the need is more urgent than ever. This year my goal is to raise $3,200 so we can support two families. However you can help is truly appreciated.
Due to the St. Paul Bike Classic going ‘virtual’, I have chosen to spread my wings and take a different sort of ride. Saturday, September 19th - in just nine days, my friend Phil Face and I will be riding 47 miles of the “Gandy Dancer” trail in beautiful Wisconsin from Danbury to St. Croix Falls! A challenge for sure but I am looking forward to it to raise awareness for this great organization and my goal is to support two families through the Give Us Wings Family to Family Program.
The Family to Family Program is so much more than books and school fees! The family has access to clean water and medical care at St. John’s Kayoro Health Center along with access to a school nurse.
The family to family program offers workshops and parent forums to strengthen collaboration between parents, guardians, community leaders and teachers and enhance participation in positive parenting. All these things happen thanks to your support. You can read more about the program on the website at https://giveuswings.org/family-to-family/
Grace Janet is now in Primary 7 at Prime View Education Center in Tororo. I am pleased to share that Grace’s favorite subject is Mathematics! Her mother Gertrude sells clothes and also farms for income. Gertude estimates her income to be about 150,000 UG shillings, or approximately $42/month. Her father died in an accident a few years back.
Thank you for support and remember – never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others! Together we CAN change the world !!!
Gratefully,
Barbara