r:wt southern tour

The Southern Tier tour is a 3,000 mile supported trip that starts on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, C.A. and ends at the Atlantic Ocean in beautiful Myrtle Beach, S.C. The team will have a support vehicle that will carry the all the gear and promotional materials. Throughout the tour the team will be stopping at churches and community centers to share the vision of Blood:Water Mission and raise funds and active support for B:WM's clean water and clean blood initiatives in Africa.

Trip Details

Dates: June 2 - July 26, 2010

Participants: 15 maximum

Challenge Level: Intermediate - Strenuous but most determined people can do it

Support Level: Supported Tour - There will be a 15 passenger van pulling a trailer that will accompany the team throughout the tour. Team members will be able to store their gear and personal belongings in the trailer.

Inclusions: Experienced Leaders, Accommodations, Food, Support Vehicle, Tour Coordination, Apparel

Exclusions: Travel to and from start/end, bike and personal gear, spending money

Lodging: Churches, hotels, camping, host homes

Trip Cost: $4,245, we will provide you with resources to help you fundraise for the tour.

Additional Donation to B:WM: $1,000, we will provide you with resources to help you fundraise for Blood:Water Mission.

Application Due: February 5th, 2010. Apply Now!

Route: The 3,000 mile route starts at the Pacific Ocean and takes you through four mountain ranges, four time zones and 9 states across the southern United States and ends in the Atlantic Ocean.

Goals

We desire to capitalize on the momentum and interest generated from the R:WT in 2008 & 2009 to raise funds and awareness for B:WM by offering a cross-country bicycle tour that will:

• raise $40,000+ for clean water and clean blood initiatives in Africa,
• strengthen established community relationships from the R:WT in 2008 & 2009,
• initiate new community relationships and support from other parts of the United States,
• partner with our African friends to educate individuals and communities in North America about the difficult social and economic issues Africans face on a daily basis,
• provide opportunities for B:WM advocates/supporters to participate in a B:WM campaign,
• increase B:WM sphere of influence, donor base and social network.