Dear friends and family;
On April 26th, I will be riding my bike to Sacramento with 3 good friends, many new friends, and hundreds of other parents, teachers and middle & high school students to raise money and public awareness for Oakland public and Alameda public schools.
Some riders will be starting in Fairfield or Vacaville and riding distances of 68 miles or 45 miles to Sacramento. I will be riding 110 miles, starting in Oakland. We've been training together since January-it was 38 degrees the morning of our first ride. Our course runs up over the East Bay Hills, then through Moraga and Lafayette out to Martinez. We'll then cruise over the Carquinez Bridge, through Fairfield, then Winters and the bike mecca of Davis, before the final leg over causeway to Sacramento.
This 18th Annual Ride for A Reason raises awareness for underfunded California public schools and specifically raises essential funds for critical programs at 12 public schools in Oakland and Alameda. More than half of the kids at these schools are low income and qualify for free or reduced price lunch, and at five of the schools, 90% of the kids are. The funds raised support basic programs such as school libraries, art, music and sports, enrichment activities such as field trips and after school programs, and even ordinary school supplies needed by teachers.
I need your help to reach my goal of raising $1000 for Oakland kids. The pandemic dramatically highlighted the central role that schools play in providing education and social support for our children. Our public schools remain significantly underfunded. More than ever we feel that R4R’s support is essential for filling gaps, building community involvement, and supporting all of Oakland’s kids. Your donation is fully tax deductible through Claremont PTA tax ID number 94-6171801. The money you donate makes a significant difference by keeping kids engaged in and excited about going to school.
Thanks so much for giving Oakland and Alameda kids a boost!
Steve
