Thanks for visiting my Hungry Lion Bike Tour fundraising page. On September 30, 2023 I will be cycling through the Green Mountains of Vermont and Berkshires of Massachusetts.
The primary purpose of this event is to fight hunger in southern Vermont. Every December the Deerfield Valley Lions team up with the local Rotary Club to provide grocery assistance for hundreds of people in the Deerfield Valley of Southern Vermont. In recent years HLBT has also generated enough funds to write generous checks to the local food bank as well.
This ride has a special significance to me. Years ago, Alan Stewart, a former Lion who was like a second father to me, asked if I would ride for him and bring some friends. That's how my Hungry Lion journey began. A group of my friends came to Vermont to ride and Alan and his wife Gudrun hosted us like we were family. It became a very special weekend and an annual tradition! When Alan passed, Gudrun asked me to keep the tradition going. That's why every year the "Alan's Pride" team rides for Alan and for those in need in southern VT at the Hungry Lion and Gudrun continues to host us. Over the years, I've also gotten to know some of the other members of the Lions and they are like extended family members now, just like Alan and Gudrun. Good people doing good for those in need!
Please consider supporting my cause. Any contribution can make a difference! Thanks so much for anything you can do! I appreciate it and so do a large number of folks in Vermont!
Thank you kindly,
Hungry Lion Bike Tour
A benefit ride for the Hunger Relief Program that is spearheaded by the Deerfield Valley Lions. There will be 10, 35, 55 and 75 mile tours. Participants are encouraged to solicit sponsorships and event gifts will be provided to all participants. Those who raise a modest amount are awarded a custom pro cycling garment.
Visit www.hungrylionbiketour.com for details.
Check out the HLBT Video: https://vimeo.com/279066346.
Each year, our local LIONS CLUB works hard to raise funds for our neighbors in need by sponsoring The Hungry Lion Bike Tour , one of Southern Vermont’s premier cycling events, typically attracting hundreds of riders, friends and family members to our region. We are able to run this professional-caliber event thanks to dedicated volunteers AND the enthusiastic contributions from participants and their sponsors! Our 2022 Event will be held in person with a Virtual Option for those not able to attend in person. We've also added an option for folks who would like to walk/hike!
How do Lions help our community?
- We feed hundreds of local families thru our Holiday Food Baskets Program
- We provide FREE vision testing to ALL local school children
- We help local families struggling with the impact of medical costs
- We provide education grants and scholarships to local students
- We provide eyeglass & vision care grants for lower-income neighbors
- We help sponsor an annual Diabetes Awareness fair and educational programs
- We participate in Green-Up, recycling and environmental awareness programs
- We build, paint, repair and clean up for nonprofit community organizations
- We partner with Rotary and other service clubs to help with important community projects