Hey there!
Here are the details if your planning on biking and/or coming to Wild Wings on Sunday.
Bikers,
We will meet at 1400 N. Forest Rd in Tonawanda. There is a park entrance here. We will gather in this parking lot and leave our cars. Plan to get there around 5:15. We will start our 14.6 mile ride at 5:30. There are lots of trails in the area, so we will take off and see where that leads us, we'll go out 7.3 miles and then make a loop back.
If you are planning on biking, shoot me a message so I have an idea of who we should wait for!!
After that we will head over to Buffalo Wild Wings...the fundraiser lasts from 4-10. You do need a ticket to get the donation so if you will be going before 7pm with the rest of us let me know so I can get a ticket to you. Otherwise we will meet around 7 and have dinner. The donation is only on food.
If you have any questions let me know. Hope to see everyone on Sunday!
Thanks to everyone who is biking with us, in another group, by yourself, those who are coming to Wild Wings to show your support..and those who have just made a donation. Every donation and support is much appreciated!!!
Let's Bike for LOVE!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I need your input!
So as this campaign is nearing an end (only a little over a week till the bike rides!), I'm interested to hear what your thinking. If you have been reading the blog or stumbled upon it...what are your thoughts?
Have you learned anything about human trafficking?
Were you aware of this injustice before?
Has anything really struck you?
Anything make a lasting impression?
Has anyone been motivated to give, to act?
Please share your input, ideas, etc!
Have you learned anything about human trafficking?
Were you aware of this injustice before?
Has anything really struck you?
Anything make a lasting impression?
Has anyone been motivated to give, to act?
Please share your input, ideas, etc!
Monday, April 23, 2012
A DRESS for any weather...
What I thought my dress might look like the last week of April....
What it actually looks like....
What it actually looks like....
Oh Buffalo weather, you never cease to amaze!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The dress.
21 days down.
9 to go.
I can't believe its already been 3 weeks in the dress. It's been an interesting experience to say the least. The best part - is not worrying about what I will wear.
I know for sure there are people in some of my classes who are wondering why I'm wearing the same dress everyday.
The first day I wore the pin (which says ask me about my dress) a manager from Buffalo Wild Wings who was at a blood drive at Buff State asked. We got to talking and set up an event at BWW. On Sunday May 6 from 4-10 pm they will donate 10% of each check amount to the organization! If your interested in going.. all you need is a ticket to present at your table (just let me know if you want one!). Now we have somewhere to go post bike ride to wrap up the fundraiser!
Dress pictures...
9 to go.
I can't believe its already been 3 weeks in the dress. It's been an interesting experience to say the least. The best part - is not worrying about what I will wear.
I know for sure there are people in some of my classes who are wondering why I'm wearing the same dress everyday.
The first day I wore the pin (which says ask me about my dress) a manager from Buffalo Wild Wings who was at a blood drive at Buff State asked. We got to talking and set up an event at BWW. On Sunday May 6 from 4-10 pm they will donate 10% of each check amount to the organization! If your interested in going.. all you need is a ticket to present at your table (just let me know if you want one!). Now we have somewhere to go post bike ride to wrap up the fundraiser!
Dress pictures...
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
How I became a modern-day abolitionist
Were you ever exposed to injustice in the
world that made you want to cry,
want to do something about it,
want to make a CHANGE?
The first time I was exposed to the
horrible crime of human
trafficking was in a sociology class.
We watched a video that made me
feel sick. How could this be going
on in 2011? In the United
States? I felt saddened for the
people, especially the girls taken as
sex slaves. After class, I went about
my day and just as quickly forgot
about the tragic injustice I had
heard of in class. After that I was
reminded of the injustice a few
more times. Each time I thought
of the film that I saw in class. And
each time I went back to my life, once
again forgetting.
This past summer the
issue came up again, when talking to
a friend who was volunteering for an
organization that fights social injustice.
This time was different. I decided I
would not just forget -- I would do
something about it. I started
thinking about what I could do. I was
in the middle of planning a bike trip
and it dawned on me. I love riding
my bike and I had heard of other
people pledging to ride/run a mile for
every dollar donated. Just like that
the idea was born -- Bike for Love.
At first I thought I would bike a mile for
every dollar donated through a campaign.
But after some consideration, I realized
I would like to get others involved.
All it takes is $14.60 donation and a
14.6 mile bike ride. Get our your bike
and let's Bike for Love!
and let's Bike for Love!
With every mile --
WE ARE THE CHANGE.
It's not just "my thing"
Since the decision I made last summer to get involved with this cause, I have been thinking about this fundraiser, brainstorming and thinking of ideas. My closest friends have heard me talk about it, working through all the details.
One of these friends and I were having a conversation about politics and religion - (I know, I know, there supposed to be avoided but we love to debate and discuss). The topic of social justice got very heated. My friend and I were arguing over responsibility. We came to this conclusion that "this was my thing" therefore I can't really be upset if people do not jump on board.
Lately, I've been thinking about that conversation and mostly that conclusion. I have to say - I've since changed my mind.
Yes, "this is my thing." Meaning, this is the one cause I cannot turn a blind eye to. It breaks my heart, brings me to tears and stirs a righteous anger within me. It's my thing. I want to be involved, I want to see a change and I will actively pursue that.
It probably has something to do with being a woman. I have felt the fear of walking alone at night and heard stories of abuse that terrified me. I can't imagine something more terrible than being attacked and sexually assaulted, being violated in that way.
But I have to say justice should be everyone's thing. I'm positive if this was labeled an American issue or worse, happened to a loved one - wouldn't we rise up (like Liam Neeson's character in Taken) and fight for justice? I have three nieces and if someone hurt them; I'm pretty sure there is nothing I wouldn't do to restore, protect and receive justice for them!
I realize there are a lot of factors as to why people are not involved. Maybe they are unaware. Or do not know how to get involved. Maybe they don't ride a bike, own a bike or think they can't bike 14 miles (you can!).
We have a lot to be thankful for, yet doesn't it seem like we always focus on what we don't have?
I think I know what the answer is... Gratefulness.
When I take time to be grateful for all I have, I don't want as much and I want to give to those who don't have as much. Lately, I have been reminded over and over how easy it is to say thank you, but gratefulness is shown when we stop wanting and start giving.
How many times do we hear about how much we have to be thankful for because we live in America? Where we are free? Is it enough to be thankful for our own freedom and not care about others who are not only in slavery, but violate and abused?
Thousands of children will go to bed tonight after a long day of "work," making money for their oppressors, money they will never see. They go to bed without hope, knowing tomorrow will be the same - a long day of being raped and oftentimes abused.
I know it is harsh. But it is reality for many girls and boys. How can we ignore it?
What if no one stood up for women's rights? What if no one stood up for African Americans? What if everyone was too busy or apathetic to give energy, time or money to these causes? We have come so far as a nation because of people standing up to injustice. Why stop now?
So my new conclusion is that it's not just "my thing" - its "our thing" as free people we must speak up for those who can not speak for themselves. We may not be able to fight it on our own - but we should do what we can.
My professor shared this story with us about responsibility - I think it's safe to say it applies to fighting injustice as well...
This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
One of these friends and I were having a conversation about politics and religion - (I know, I know, there supposed to be avoided but we love to debate and discuss). The topic of social justice got very heated. My friend and I were arguing over responsibility. We came to this conclusion that "this was my thing" therefore I can't really be upset if people do not jump on board.
Lately, I've been thinking about that conversation and mostly that conclusion. I have to say - I've since changed my mind.
Yes, "this is my thing." Meaning, this is the one cause I cannot turn a blind eye to. It breaks my heart, brings me to tears and stirs a righteous anger within me. It's my thing. I want to be involved, I want to see a change and I will actively pursue that.
It probably has something to do with being a woman. I have felt the fear of walking alone at night and heard stories of abuse that terrified me. I can't imagine something more terrible than being attacked and sexually assaulted, being violated in that way.
But I have to say justice should be everyone's thing. I'm positive if this was labeled an American issue or worse, happened to a loved one - wouldn't we rise up (like Liam Neeson's character in Taken) and fight for justice? I have three nieces and if someone hurt them; I'm pretty sure there is nothing I wouldn't do to restore, protect and receive justice for them!
I realize there are a lot of factors as to why people are not involved. Maybe they are unaware. Or do not know how to get involved. Maybe they don't ride a bike, own a bike or think they can't bike 14 miles (you can!).
We have a lot to be thankful for, yet doesn't it seem like we always focus on what we don't have?
I think I know what the answer is... Gratefulness.
When I take time to be grateful for all I have, I don't want as much and I want to give to those who don't have as much. Lately, I have been reminded over and over how easy it is to say thank you, but gratefulness is shown when we stop wanting and start giving.
How many times do we hear about how much we have to be thankful for because we live in America? Where we are free? Is it enough to be thankful for our own freedom and not care about others who are not only in slavery, but violate and abused?
Thousands of children will go to bed tonight after a long day of "work," making money for their oppressors, money they will never see. They go to bed without hope, knowing tomorrow will be the same - a long day of being raped and oftentimes abused.
I know it is harsh. But it is reality for many girls and boys. How can we ignore it?
What if no one stood up for women's rights? What if no one stood up for African Americans? What if everyone was too busy or apathetic to give energy, time or money to these causes? We have come so far as a nation because of people standing up to injustice. Why stop now?
So my new conclusion is that it's not just "my thing" - its "our thing" as free people we must speak up for those who can not speak for themselves. We may not be able to fight it on our own - but we should do what we can.
My professor shared this story with us about responsibility - I think it's safe to say it applies to fighting injustice as well...
This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
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