On July 5, a group of fraternity men will be arriving in Lubbock as the journey of their lives continues. This group of 26 cyclists and 10 crew members is participating in The Ability Experience’s Journey of Hope, a 3,700-mile cycling event across the country. From Long Beach to Washington D.C., these men will be cycling to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
The Journey of Hope team consists of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity men from across the country. The team will cycle an average of 75 miles per day ending at the National Capitol on August 8. Every cyclist commits to raising a minimum of $5,500 on behalf of people with disabilities in hopes to enhance their quality of life.
The team will arrive in Lubbock at noon. They will enjoy lunch courtesy of their Crew Chief. In the evening, starting at 3:30 p.m., they will return for another year to have dinner and a Friendship Visit at the Volunteer Services Council – Lubbock State Supported School.
The mission of The Ability Experience is to use shared experiences to support people with disabilities and develop the men of Pi Kappa Phi into servant leaders. The Ability Experience organizes Journey of Hope each summer, along with other summer events, in order to promote the abilities of all people and raise funds. It is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity who founded the organization in 1977 to commit themselves to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.
The Ability Experience and Pi Kappa Phi have raised over $15 million on behalf of people with disabilities and continue to be on the cutting edge of the disability movement. To arrange an interview or for more information about The Ability Experience summer programs please contact Jeremy Osborne at (980) 318-5381, josborne@abilityexperience.org or visit abilityexperience.org.
(Press release from Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity)