Joan
02-20-2008, 06:41 AM
Hi all,
I get on here every now and again and dig around. Great forum. I learn a lot.
Here in Oregon there is a very nice ride that is not listed as a "charity ride," but the proceeds go to a nonprofit organization, Community Vision.
The Harvest Century (http://www.harvestcentury.org/) is the last ride of the year and starts at Champoeg Park in Oregon. It's an amazingly well organized ride! Good food, good entertainment at the end, and for a great cause.
Community Vision (http://cvision.org) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting people with disabilities in the community. Much of their work has been helping people live in their own home - particularly those who once lived in our state institution. They now support people in a variety of ways including people living at home with their parents all the way to helping people purchase a home of their own - a dream that many thought they'd never see.
Our son is supported by Community Vision. He's just 19, but I can see that we are partnering with a company that with good values from the top down.
So - Great ride - three distances, varied terrain, and grand support - and your fees go to support a good organization. Although not an official part of the ride, if young kids come a long, there are great bike paths in Champtoeg to keep them busy while waiting for Mom or Dad - or grandma?. Fund raising for the ride is not a requirement, but it is certainly welcome!
http://www.harvestcentury.org
See you there!
Joan Medlen (working to get back into shape!)
I get on here every now and again and dig around. Great forum. I learn a lot.
Here in Oregon there is a very nice ride that is not listed as a "charity ride," but the proceeds go to a nonprofit organization, Community Vision.
The Harvest Century (http://www.harvestcentury.org/) is the last ride of the year and starts at Champoeg Park in Oregon. It's an amazingly well organized ride! Good food, good entertainment at the end, and for a great cause.
Community Vision (http://cvision.org) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting people with disabilities in the community. Much of their work has been helping people live in their own home - particularly those who once lived in our state institution. They now support people in a variety of ways including people living at home with their parents all the way to helping people purchase a home of their own - a dream that many thought they'd never see.
Our son is supported by Community Vision. He's just 19, but I can see that we are partnering with a company that with good values from the top down.
So - Great ride - three distances, varied terrain, and grand support - and your fees go to support a good organization. Although not an official part of the ride, if young kids come a long, there are great bike paths in Champtoeg to keep them busy while waiting for Mom or Dad - or grandma?. Fund raising for the ride is not a requirement, but it is certainly welcome!
http://www.harvestcentury.org
See you there!
Joan Medlen (working to get back into shape!)