From 10:00AM-4:00PM participants will ride through the city as they support the cause by raising pledges for each mile they go along the day. Checkpoints at various bike-shops, nonprofits, and businesses will provide refreshments, as well as an opportunity to connect with other progressive organizations throughout the city of LA. The bicycle is truly a vehicle for change, so come ride along and support the progress of the youth of Rwanda, as well as our beautiful and diverse city of Los Angeles.

For the last 8 months I have been working together with a group of individuals committed to creating a positive change in the world.

Many are familiar with the horrific genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994. The movie Hotel Rwanda exposed millions to the sad events that separated the nation and left thousands dead, orphaned and desolate. Play For Hope was created to bring hope and joy to the devastation and aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. They are a dynamic partnership of Rwandans and Americans committed to creating sustainable sports development for the youth of Rwanda through sports camps, tournaments, and leadership training. Many of these children have lost parents to genocide and AIDS and desperately need a message of hope and reconciliation.

I have decided that any funds supporting Biking for Obama that exceed the very necessities of getting to Washington D.C. will go towards sponsorship of Play for Hope. This is a committed, sustainable project that I fully believe in and plan on committing my economic, social, and political resources to.

Please check out the website www.playforhope.org, as a dear friend of mine, Brian Beckman has pledged his life to this cause.  It is truly a inspirational quest that we hope will lead to a harmonious, independent Rwanda.