Journey of Hope, News
Fraternity men cycling for a cause
Ryan Conrad, like millions of others this summer, is planning a few days on the road around Yellowstone National Park with his friends.
Ryan Conrad, like millions of others this summer, is planning a few days on the road around Yellowstone National Park with his friends.
Karaoke was sung and dances were plentiful as the Panhandle Special Needs, Inc., group taught some moves to the Journey of Hope cycling team Thursday.
Montana is a popular destination for cyclists who want to experience the beauty of nature up close, but some of those cyclists also ride for other motivations.
Every year in mid-June, a group of college-aged bicyclists pedal their way across the United States raising money and awareness for those with disabilities.
“If I had to sum it up in one line it’s everyone wants to be loved and everyone wants to feel special and this trip shows and demonstrates that on a daily basis,” said Chris Kiker, Gear Up Florida cyclist.
“Now, through this life-changing experience,” Sam Raduns said, “I have met people who can’t do what you or I do, but who can do many things. It’s amazing what they can achieve.”
They’re back. Since 2014, Western Nevada College has hosted a group of philanthropic-minded cyclists who travel across the country to help people with disabilities.
It's a long journey. But 30-year-old Journey of Hope's 3,745-mile cross-country trek by Pi Kappa Phi fraternity men is worth it.
A Journey of Hope TransAmerica team will stop in Walla Walla Saturday after an 80-mile bicycle ride from Richland, the fourth day of a 4,370-mile cross-country event to raise awareness. They will gather at 5:30 p.m. in Wildwood Park, 7 S. Division St.