I've heard that an addict is a person with a spiritual calling who shows up at the wrong address. There's a deep spiritual hunger in each of us that just can't be filled with drugs or alcohol.
I don't know anyone who hasn't been effected by substance abuse in some way. I've seen the devastation up close as a nurse and in the lives of my loved ones. Nothing is more heartbreaking to me than a person who is battling addiction having to wait until a spot becomes available for them to receive treatment.
Teen Challenge treats addiction with a comprehensive program that incorporates spirituality.
I'm happy to raise money for a cause that I believe in. Thank you in advance for any amount that you can give!
Tour de Slate
The Tour de Slate is a fully supported fund raising bike ride. The Tour is made up of four different rides all designed to provide an enjoyable cycling experience no matter what your level of experience. The most challenging ride, for avid road cyclists is a metric century(100km, 63.4 mi) ride. Also a 36mi, a 22 mi and a family ride(off road on a trail) ensures that there is a ride suiting everyone. The Tour de Slate is aptly named since it tours the world reknowned slate valley of western Vermont and bordering NY state. The beneficiary of the ride is Teen Challenge, VT. All net proceeds will be donated to that organization. Teen Challenge, VT is, according to some surveys, the most successful drug and alcohol addiction recovery program in the nation. It is a 15 month residency program and no one is refused admitance because of lack of funds. It is totally funded by private donations and funding. Teen Challenge, VT receives no government tax funding!
The Tour de Slate's primary purpose is to raise funds in the effort to combat drug and alcohol addiction. All net proceeds will be donated to Teen Challenge, VT. Teen Challenge, VT runs a 15 month residential program providing drug and alcohol addiction recovery and rehabilitation. They also, through their End Addiction program, bring substance abuse prevention presentations to schools, youth groups or community events. Teen Challenge, VT has recently opened a women's facility where abused and addicted women can find refuge. Important to note; no one is turned away from Teen Challenge because of lack of funds. Teen Challenge, VT does not receive any tax raised money. Your donation is tax deductable. The organization is not 501c3 registered because it is an outreach of a church which is not,by IRS rules, required to have 501c3 status. You will receive a receipt for your tax purposes at the end of the year. Thanks for your support.