Push America - Journey of Hope

Update: Push America in Huntington, WV on August 3, 2005

Update: Push America in Beckley, WV on August 5, 2005

Mountain State Centers for Independent Living in Huntington and Beckley has started counting down the days to the arrival of the 20-man cycling team from "Push America".

Push America's - Journey of Hope 2005 is a 4,285 mile, 70-day cross-country cycling trek beginning on June 4, 2005 in Florence, Oregon and ending in Washington, DC on August 13, 2005.

MTSTCIL to Host Push America!

In Huntington August 3, 2005

Mountain State Centers for Independent Living will once again welcome the cyclists to West Virginia by hosting a reception and Friendship Visit for the cyclists at 821 Fourth Avenue in Huntington, WV on August 3, 2005 and again at 329 Prince Street in Beckley, WV on August 5, 2005.

The cyclists will arrive at our Huntington center for a tour at 5:30 p.m. on August 3, 2005. Following the tour MTSTCIL staff, consumers, and the cyclists will travel to Ritter Park for an evening dinner and an opportunity for everyone at MTSTCIL and the Journey of Hope team to network.

In Beckley August 5, 2005

On August 5, 2005, the cyclists will travel to our center in Beckley. This will be the Journey of Hope's first visit to Beckley. Following a tour of our Beckley center at 6:00 p.m., MTSTCIL staff and consumers will host an evening dinner that will once again provide an opportunity for everyone at MTSTCIL and the cyclists to network.

The Journey of Hope is:

a fund raising and public awareness event on behalf of people with disabilities.
a team of collegiate members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity from across the United States. (Each student raises a minimum of $5,000 to qualify for the team!)
is celebrating its 18th year!
educating the leaders of today and tomorrow on how they can make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
a national effort.
reaching 33 of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

The team will spend the night in 180 different cities as they pedal a combined total of more than 12,000 miles. They average daily ride is 75 miles.

More About Push America

Push America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in 1977 and remains the exclusive philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi with the purpose of instilling lifelong service in our fraternity members and serving people with disabilities through educational programs, awareness raising events, and donations of specially designed equipment and recreational environments.

Nationwide, Push America's Cycling Events raise funds and awareness on behalf of people with disabilities, providing a unique opportunity for members of Pi Kappa Phi to get involved in serving others on a national level. For 18 years, they have crossed the country spreading a message of acceptance and understanding of people with disabilities, all from the seat of a bike!

For more information on the Journey of Hope 2005 and Push America, please visit them at: www.pushamerica.org.