Friends and Family,

I started cycling in 1995 at the age of 33.   I quickly learned how that activity helped me process the stress in my life and how it impacted my mood.  I have Dysthemia.  For much of my life, I've struggled with mild depression and aerobic activites like the Flag2GC event have made an incredible difference in my mental health.    I get to enjoy the outdoors, treat my depression AND help others less fortunate than me.    Here's where you come in.

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 $250 (or insert other number) for the Marine League Charities. No amount is too small: every $20 allows Toys for Tots to provide for one additional child.  You can give with any major credit card and it only takes 30 seconds. 

Thank you for supporting me!

Cheers, Steve

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

• anonymous donated $50.00 July 29, 2022 ... "Ride like the wind! You are truly awesome for participating in this event."
• Tam Shaffin donated $50.00 May 23, 2022 ... "Go Steve Go! I'll be there cheering you on im spirit or put headphones in your ear and I'll talk in your ear"
• Scott donated $50.00 May 23, 2022 ... "Happy Birthday !!! Crush it out there. "
• anonymous donated $30.08 May 23, 2022 ... "Go Steve! You can do it! Thanks for your support of this great orginization!"
• Natalie donated $25.00 May 23, 2022
• anonymous donated $20.00 May 24, 2022
• Dave P donated $20.00 May 23, 2022 ... "Happy to return the favor!"
• anonymous donated $10.00 July 30, 2022