Friends and Family,
It's time again for me to step out of my comfort zone and do something I've never done. John's the true mountain biker in the family, not me! Apparently, my body likes going head over handlebars, and my tires ALWAYS go flat on these Arizona trails. But I've signed up for the Flag to GC Bike Ride this year, with a bit of John's coaxing. It is a fundraiser for the Marine League Charities. 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.
I'll be riding my mountain bike 65 miles through the tall pines and grasslands of Northern Arizona on August 5th, from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. I don't think I've ever ridden more than 15 miles on my mountain bike here in Arizona! What was I thinking? LOL I'm hoping to raise at least $1200 for the Marine League Charities.
I am asking you for your support and prayers, and to contribute to 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 your consideration and support.
~Kim
2023 Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Charity Ride
On Saturday, August 5th, 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 over $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