Yeah...I'm kind of a big deal ;) Help me raise money for the Family Service of Roanoke Valley and Big Brothers and Sisters of Southwest Virginia and receive a personalized shout out in the official onboard GoPro video. I'll be carrying a GoPro hero camera with me the entire 100 grueling miles, up +10,000 ft of climbing, capturing every raw unfiltered emotion. With a small contribution, I will personally mention your name and some kind-ish words about our relationship throughout the journey. I would love nothing more than to talk about my donors throughout the full 100 miles so let’s get those donations rolling!! #hillkiller #nomeatathlete #Ilikebroccoli
Star City Gran Fondo
Rotary Blue Ridge - New Generations is a young professionals chapter of Rotary International. The chapter is based in Roanoke, VA and has a focus on helping the at-risk and under served youth of the Roanoke valley. The chapter's signature event, the Star City Gran Fondo, is organized to help raise funds to support the chapter's focus.
The Star City Gran Fondo is a grueling 100 mile cycling event in the mountains surrounding Roanoke, VA. The participants take on the constantly rolling hills and the big mountain passes while 'enjoying' the breathtaking scenery of the area. Each participant rides for a different personal reason whether its competition, fitness, or the general enjoyment of being outdoors. The common thread is that all participants are helping support the designated beneficiaries of the event.
The inaugural Star City Gran Fondo was held in 2016. Proceeds from the first year supported two $1,000 grants to local non-profits who provide programming for at-risk youth in the Roanoke valley.
100% of all donations made through this page will support the designated grant recipients of the 2017 event. Those grant recipients are:
Family Service or Roanoke Valley - Mission: Family Service of Roanoke Valley improves life and restores hope to the most vulnerable of our neighbors, from the youngest children to the oldest adults, through prevention, counseling and support services.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia - Mission: Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Rotary Blue Ridge - New Generations (and the related Rotary New Gen Foundation, Inc.) is a young professionals chapter of Rotary International. We seek to create positive and lasting change in the community while also building successful professional networks both within Rotary and the community at large. The chapter is based in Roanoke, VA and has a focus on helping the at-risk and under served youth of the Roanoke valley.