Red River Ride
Posted on May 26th, 2009 in Ramblings | No Comments »
A couple weeks ago, I blogged, tweeted, and Facebooked about my return to Honduras. I have received word that several people have already participated in my trip by sending donations. If you are among that number, I humbly thank you. I wanted to take a moment to let you know about another fund raising opportunity, in case you’d like to participate.
On Saturday, June 6, I will be participating in the Red River Ride. It is a 50-mile bicycle ride from the Dallas area to the Red River (the border between Texas and Oklahoma). I—along with several of my friends—am riding to raise money for Promise Home Orphanage; the project I wrote about in my letter a few weeks ago. This is doubly exciting for me considering it will be my first major physical event since losing 75 pounds last year.
We have the opportunity by going, giving, and praying to change the lives of literally thousands of children, and quite possibly an entire country. Last year in just one week in Honduras, we saw just over one thousand children enter into a life-saving relationship with Jesus Christ. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life! Imagine what could be done day after day, week after week.
This is where you come in. I have a simple request: Will you consider donating at least $0.10 a mile for my ride? That is just $5.00. Some of you will likely spend more than that on a single trip to Starbucks this week! If you are feeling even more generous, maybe you would consider $0.20 or $0.30 or even $1.00 a mile? Every little bit can make a huge difference among those children who have nothing at all.
You can donate online here. This donation (handled securely through Google Checkout) goes directly to support Promise Home (and is handled through my church, Genesis Metro). Your donation is tax deductible.
If you would rather use PayPal, you can send your support directly to me at patrick@patrickrussell.org (this comes directly to me and is not tax deductible).
And of course, more than anything, I covet your prayers. The upcoming ride and subsequent trip (as well as preparations) will be physically, emotionally, and spiritually challenging. I am sure the Lord will bless me through your prayers.
By the way, if you’re local to the DFW area, and you want to join us and help us with our fundraising, let me know. I can give you details.