Hi there! Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!!
So, last year was my first time participating in the Flag2GC charity ride. Knowing that it was 65 miles of off-road riding, I knew it was going to be difficult. And it did not disappoint! I found the first half to be quite fun and enjoyable, however I was soon greeted by intense leg cramps which would take me off my bike every mile or two for the remainder of the ride. And for the last 20 miles, which was a slight uphill, we had a persistent headwind. It was truly a mental and physical challenge to make to the finish line! But I was so glad I pushed through. The events and community that awaited me at the finish line were almost more memorable than the ride itself, and helped me decide to ride again in 2022.
In addition to riding my mountain bike 65 miles through the tall pines and grasslands of Northern Arizona on August 6th, I'm hoping to raise at least $500 for the Marine League Charities. I will be extremely grateful for any amount, small or large, but am encouraging $50 or more if you are able. You can give with any major credit card and it only takes 30 seconds.
Thank you for supporting me!
John
2022 Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Charity Ride
On Saturday, August 6th, 200+ brave souls will ride their mountain bikes 65 miles along the Moqui Stagecoach trail that used to connect Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Why? Well, the Flag2GC charity ride has been raising money for the Marine League Charities (MLC) since 1998. Since then, we've raised almost $1 million - enabling Toys for Tots (T4T) to provide toys, books, and stocking stuffers to more than 10,000 children in Northern Arizona each year. In addition to Toys for Tots, proceeds from this event allows MLC to fund the Flagstaff Youth Program, Wounded Marine Program, as well as a Scholarship Fund for Coconino Community College.
The Marine League Charities is an Arizona not-for-profit charitable corporation organized for the purpose of supporting charities including those organized to assist children of Northern Arizona and those charities benefiting members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
In accordance with our mission statement, Marine League Charities (MLC) supports and funds the following local charities:
· Flagstaff Community Toys for Tots
· Flagstaff Youth Program
· Wounded Marine Program
· Marine Relief
· Coconino Community College Scholarship Fund