Thru-Ride 4 Freedom Category

Mailers Available! Get ’em While They’re HOT!

Hello everyone! I have just put together an informational brochure that I will be sending to friends & family this week.   If you would like to be included on the mailing list and receive a brochure, or you would like me to send some mailers to you so that you can distribute to people […]

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September ’12 Update

Hello everyone! My apologies for the long wait in between posts. I have been very busy, and at times feeling pretty worn down, so I thought I would take a break from posting. I’d much rather post things that matter, than post just for the sake of posting, so I hope you understand. 🙂 It’s […]

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BOOK REVIEW: “Runaway Girl” – Carissa Phelps

  (If you or someone you know is currently a victim of sex trafficking, please call 911   immediately. Also, for support and assistance, call 1-800-927-0197 or 541-754-0110. Please do not wait another moment). I came across this book after a local paper had profiled it last month. I ordered it immediately, and once I started   reading […]

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Heating up!

I just wanted to post a quick update on everything, since I haven’t for a little while! Several readers have mailed in asking what the latest scoop is, so I thought I’d do a quick write up: First off, thank you for everyone who has been so supportive of the mission so far. I want […]

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BIKE BUILD: The Freshest Photos From Brazil!

(Later this next year, I will be riding 5,000 miles across the continental United States to raise awareness for victims of human trafficking. Helping to draw attention and raise much needed funds for those organizations I have chosen that are helping these victims in crucial ways has been my focus for the last couple of […]

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GEAR LISTS: Camping Equipment + Kitchen

Listed below is my gear list for the camping equipment I will use on my trek.  One thing that I have noticed about others who have taken a trek like this is that they are very willing to lug around some pretty heavy camping equipment, and their finished bike weight with all gear added together […]

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BIKE UPDATE: Almost Finished!

I’ve been enjoying putting these little “bike updates” together, and from the responses I’ve gotten I’m not alone. This has really been a fun process, and one that was totally unexpected. I had no idea that when beginning this project to ride across the country for victims of human trafficking, that the bike I would […]

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GEAR: Clothing

As pieces of my trip come together, I am going to be highlighting them on the blog here. Now, just as a warning, for those of you who aren’t ‘gear junkies’ or a list fiend, this exercise may get a little long for you! But I feel a need to list everything, with some tidbits, […]

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A Look Behind the Scenes: Klaus Volkmann, Bamboo Recumbent Bike Builder! (+ new bike update pictures!)

(Later this next year, I will be riding 5,000 miles across the continental United States to raise awareness for victims of human trafficking. Helping to draw attention and raise much needed funds for those organizations I have chosen that are helping these victims in crucial ways has been my focus for the last couple of […]

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UPDATE: Training, A Move, and Other Assorted Stuffs

(Editor’s Note: In September, 2013 I will be riding 5,000+ miles across the continental United States to help raise funds and awareness for victims of human trafficking. I ask that you help me in this cause by donating what you are able, following along on the journey, and telling others about this effort. Although it […]

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