LCC FULLY FUNDED FOR ANOTHER YEAR
We are very excited to announce that the Limuru Children’s Centre will be fully funded for the upcoming year! Thanks to very generous supporters such as you, over 300 children will receive love, food, education, and housing. For The Kids 2009, combined with the LCC Sponsorship Program formed earlier this year, has raised over $60,000 – the entire operating budget for the year!
We would like to again show our appreciation to our donors and supporters that do so much for our children. Without you, none of this would be possible – THANK YOU!
If you have not yet donated, there is still opportunity to show support for the children - Donate Now.
“THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE PHYSICALLY”
These words were uttered at least once by every member of the team at some point this past weekend. The adventure was absolutely exhausting and MUCH more than we ever anticipated. We are happy to report that everyone crossed the finish line injury-free. The ride was a complete success!
The first day was grueling – 77 miles with the final 13.7 miles entirely uphill on a 7-9% grade. Not one spot leveled out for even 100 feet. In 90 degree heat. We are talking energy output of 8,000-9,000 calories. It was the equivalent of riding 166 miles on flat land for the day. It was called Thunder Ridge.
The second and third day were less grueling but still very challenging. A few major ascents were mixed in to the rolling terrain and the team was able to draft for some time. The Blue Ridge Parkway proved to be full of amazing scenery and we recommend it as a bike ride or drive if you ever have the chance.
All in all, it was a ton of fun and a success in both fundraising and adventure. We are already looking forward to next year, see you then!
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