Meet the 2012 Spring Riders!
Meet the Riders: Spring 2012
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Founder of the Bicycle Adventure Americus, GA Fundraising Goal: $1,000 Almost five years ago, I felt led by God and life circumstances to create the Fuller Center Bike Adventure. It’s been one wild ride ever since. By the end of last year’s ride, I’m now proud to say that I’ve ridden 12,700 miles for poverty housing – enough to circle halfway around the world! I’m particularly excited for this new offshoot of the Bike Adventure, its Spring Ride. It was an event inspired in an unlikely place: the Congo! (Read the full story here.) Of course, that’s no less likely than to have our entire global housing movement first tested there…which it was. Then again, God does seem to have a way of choosing the unexpected – remember that grand entrance God made…in the animal stable in the little town of Bethlehem? Our Bike Adventure is always an experiment, but I think this Spring Ride could really be a big hit. A terrific route, short time commitment, and compelling focus. I look forward to meeting each of the new riders and church friends it will bring into our path! |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2012 Trip Leader; 2010 & 2011 Fuller Center Cyclist Dalton, OH Fundraising Goal: $1,000 – Where Most Needed Go to Allen’s personal page! After having the opportunity to lead last year’s cross country trip I’m very excited about the upcoming Spring Ride as it will provide even more ways for people to join this great ministry. If your an experienced cyclists or haven’t been on a bike in years, I strongly encourage you to join this ride. It is an opportunity for you to get out there and challenge yourself while being able to help out a great need. Plus, you will have the opportunity to ride the very popular and bike friendly Natchez Trace Parkway, which I’m very excited about! |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mt. Juliet, TN Fundraising Goal: $750 – Where Most Needed I’m a bike riding ukulele player always looking for ways to improve the world I live in.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Returning 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011 Fuller Center Cyclist Birmingham, AL Fundraising Goal: $750 – Chattahoochee FCH Go to Chris’s personal page! I’ve been a part of the FCBA since the first year, having ridden across the country three times (so far). I couldn’t pass up a ride so close to home (Birmingham), and remember the smooth roads of the Natchez Trace from our first ride in 2008. As an Americorps Member, I am serving my year with Habitat in Birmingham as a Construction Crew Leader, so this mission is very near and dear to my heart. I never miss a chance to tell our volunteers about Millard and Linda’s story, and I know this ride is continuing that movement! As captain safety, I will be the one telling riders to stay single file and to the right of the white line! And I will be stopping for chocolate milk shakes!
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Houston, TX Fundraising Goal: $750 – Where Most Needed Go to Chris’s personal page! I just recently graduated college this past May and entered the professional world shortly thereafter. Daily, I work with many different and diverse people on teams trying to accomplish an overarching goal. Although I am new to riding, I believe that this adventure will be great; it will allow me to grow and experience new ways to help others. I have been extremely blessed, and I want to show the mercy of a graceful God to others who deserve more. The outdoors are also where I feel the presence of God the most. I see his beautiful creation and it reminds me of how great he is. It really puts life into perspective. |
Lexington, KY Fundraising goal: $750 – Where Most Needed Along with my husband, I have ridden bicycles in various parts of the country and world and thought this would be a great way to see another part of the USA and help out an organization. We have led or participated in service projects in over 10 countries (mostly developing countries) and like that the money from this trip will make a difference in someone’s life. I enjoy traveling, bicycling, decorating, volunteering, and writing a lifestyles blog (www.the2seasons.com) five days a week. We have two children and have been married 39 years. |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Saint Cloud, FL Fundraising Goal: $3,750 – FCH of Nepal Go to Jeff’s personal page! Avid cyclist, coach, racer and love of the outdoors. I have always enjoyed cycling in different venues, and this will be all new for me. It will also be a pleasure to ride with like minded people, this event is a ‘no brainer’ in my case. The fact that the Fuller Center actually provides more than HOPE, to families, it actually provides a fundamental need: SHELTER. So this is a win, win scenario (we all like those!), I will help those in need of a basic necessity and I get to augment my training for the upcoming racing season. |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Springfield, IL Fundraising Goal: $1,500 – Haiti Go to John and Ruth Ann’s personal page! I am a husband, grandfather, father, retired United Methodist minster enjoying, golf, cycling, reading and traveling. Affordable housing is critical to world stability, transformation and peace. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and retired teacher. John and I enjoy biking and raising funds for worthy causes so when our friend, Mike Eischen, invited us to join him in this adventure, we jumped at the opportunity. Looking forward to making new friends and working hard! |
Returning 2011 Fuller Center Cyclist Moline, IL Fundraising Goal: $750 Go to Jonas’s personal page! "I only like Batman!" |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Denver, CO Fundraising Goal: $750 – Where Most Needed Go to Matthew’s Personal Page! I’m a child of God, dad, husband, pastor, aging athlete, and mediocre musician who believes that everyone should have a comfortable and safe place to live. |
Returning 2011 Fuller Center Cyclist |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Nacogdoches, TX Fundraising Goal: $750 – Where Most Needed Go to Tony’s personal page! My name is Tony Hensdill. I am a currently working on a masters of public administration at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Tx. This experience is really exciting to me because it presents the opportunity to show the love of Christ while participating in a passion of mine. I am thrilled to be able to support the Fuller Center for Housing in this event. |
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