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!

 With every mile --

WE ARE THE CHANGE.