Solidarity Cyclers 2008!
Riding for self-determination, environmentalsustainability and economic liberation in Central America and the Caribbean (plussome other stuff read our platform)
WHAT:A 160-mile loop, beginning and ending in Mount Pleasant,D.C. after exploring the suburban wilds of Virginia and Maryland. Some camping will be involved and unlessyou carry all your food and gear yourself, everyone is expected to pitch in $20a day to cover gas money for the follow car and rice and bean budget.
WHY:we are raising money for some very wonderful people doing verywonderful things in Haitiand El Salvador. You can read more about that work at cispes.organd haitireborn.org
So, yes this is one of thepledge things you take to work and family gatherings in an effort to get peopleto sponsor you for a dollar a mile, more or less. Solidarity Cyclers 2007raised an average of $800 each. That'sonly fifty cents a mile if you have ten people sponsoring you. We'll even help you write the letter or emailasking people for sponsorship, so don't even think about letting that moneything stop you!
WHO:This event is organized by the Committee in Solidarity with the People of ElSalvador (CISPES), the Haiti Reborn program of the Quixote Centerand viewers like you we hope.
Still not convinced: Watch the Solidarity Cyclers 2007 video.
For more information see www.cispes.org/cyclers.php
The web site will have SolidarityCycler Ten-Point Platform (in the works!), pledge forms, and our schedule fortraining rides in the D.C. area.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? E-mail Tom (tomr (at) quixote.org), Krista (kristaleehanson (at)gmail.com) or Burke (burke (at) cispes.org) to sign up or ask questions.
"I am a CISPES supporter because continuing to fight for social justice and a more people-centered country means continuing the dream and sacrifice of thousands of my fellow Salvadorans who died for that vision.” - Padre Carlos, New York City
