Wisconsin-based Trek Bicycles announced that it partnered with World Bicycle Relief and will double the impact of donations made to the advocacy group for all of July. For each donation to WBR Trek will match those contributions, dollar for dollar, and together Trek and World Bicycle Relief are looking to supply 1,300 bikes to Africans in need. Continue reading Trek Rolls in Africa
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NFL Stars to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wounded Warriors
There is an old question, why climb a mountain? The answer has typically been, “because it is there.” But for the Wounded Warriors Project climbing a mountain will mean so much more. Having served in uniform for our country, it is our military veterans that our warriors, our heroes.
And to show their appreciation for what the soldiers have done, former NFL players Ken Huff and Joe Demielleure will join several wounded warriors and head to Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a 10-day expedition called the Boots and Cleats on the Summit Experience. From New York City to Tanzania, Africa, the group will take part in a seven-day climb of Africa’s highest peak. This professionally-guided trek approaches Kilimanjaro from the south along the Machame Route, through dense tropical rainforest all the way up to the mighty snow-capped summit at 19,341ft for simply breathtaking views from the roof of Africa. Continue reading NFL Stars to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wounded Warriors