Friends and Family,
As many of you know, l live on my bike (or at least I'd like to). For over 10 years, I've been volunteering for the FLAG2GC Charity Ride in some capacity. Whether it's riding my mountain bike 65 miles through the tall pines and grasslands of Northern Arizona as the course sweep or working registration, every first weekend in August I'm surrounded by an amazing group of riders and volunteering gathered for the purpose of having fun on the bike while at the same time raising mone for Marine League Charities of Northern Arizona. MLC supports Toys for Tots, Flagstaff Youth Sports, and the Veteran's Community College Endowment Fund. Each year, MLC provides supports for thousands of children, teens, and adults, and depends on this event to do so.
Last year, the 25th year, the prior organizers decided to pass the torch, and I agreed to carry it. It's too heavy to carry alone and I have a great committee to help keep this amazing event going.
This year, in addition to leading the organization of the event, I'm hoping to raise at least $1000 for the Marine League Charities. No amount is too small: every $20 allows Toys for Tots to provide for one additional child, and you can give with any major credit card. It only takes 30 seconds and is SO WORTH IT.
Thank you for supporting me and Marine League Charities!
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