Welcome to my fundraising page! I am so excited to participate in the Bike Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) this year and hope that you would join me in participating or fundraising! I live in Indiana but Tenessee is special to me because of my Uncle Dave who lived there for many years, retired there, and has since passed away.  That's him in the profile picture on a day we visited Cumberland Trail State Park together.  Both he and I loved the outdoors and anytime I would visit we'd be sure to enjoy one of the many gorgeous outdoor areas that Tennessee has to offer and we'd share it with my kids as well.  If I had more space for pictures, I'd share them with you here. 

The BRAT specifically supports two important nonprofits:

1. The development and protection of the Cumberland Trail, a 300-mile-long footpath down the eastern edge of the Cumberlands. Your donation is a direct contribution to the preservation of the beauty and history of this place.
2. The Tennessee Park Rangers Association provides scholarships and training opportunities for the Park Rangers throughout the state to continue education in order to continue to provide the highest level of protection for Tennessee State Parks.

Thank you for any amount that you are able to give in order to preserve and protect these spaces for generations to come!

This year, we’re excited to launch a new way for the BRAT community to get involved beyond the ride. The BRAT Pedal with Purpose Fundraiser invites riders, friends, and supporters to help raise funds alongside the event – with fun tiers, awesome prizes, and plenty of ways to participate. Every registered rider already has a personal fundraising page through PledgeReg, making it easy to share with your own network and raise funds together. You can also donate when you register for the event! Whether you’re riding, supporting a rider, or just love the parks, this is a simple and meaningful way to be part of the BRAT experience.

BRAT has always been about more than the ride. This fundraiser exists to support the parks and partners that make this week possible – including David Crockett State Park, Cedars of Lebanon State Park, the Cumberland Trail, and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association. Funds raised through this campaign help improve and protect these places, whether that means repairing trails, restoring damaged areas, enhancing park facilities, or supporting the rangers who care for them every day. These are the landscapes we ride through, gather in, and return to year after year. This is our chance, as a community, to give back to the places that give BRAT its meaning.

In the past, funds raised from this event have helped:

• Purchase trail equipment for the Cumberland Trail that has been vital in continuing to build the trail. Learn more about the Cumberland Trail HERE!
• Support Rangers through the TPRA Scholarship Program. Scholarships awarded to Rangers provide financial support to attend various training opportunities that the department does not fund.
• In 2024, the BRAT went to Cumberland Mountain State Park. The BRAT donated $15,000 to the park, which was used to purchase and install a new bridge on the Pioneer Trail.

How to participate:

1. Become a Fundraiser in PledgeReg. If you are already registered for the 2026 BRAT, you already have a fundraising page! You can access your page HERE. Be sure to share with friends and family so they can help you reach your goal!
2. Donate to a Fundraiser in PledgeReg. If you want to support a friend who is already a fundraiser, you can visit the Pledge Reg page HERE and click “Donate to a participant or Team” and then type in their name and click “search”. Then follow the instructions for online donation.
3. Donate directly to the organization. This can also be done on PledgeReg HERE by clicking the “Donate to this Organization” button.

Tier 1 – BRAT Supporter ($50)
Show your support for BRAT and Tennessee State Parks with digital recognition and donor appreciation.

Tier 2 – Ride Partner ($150)
Get closer to the ride with insider updates and exclusive donor-only BRAT swag.

Tier 3 – Route Champion ($250)
Go behind the scenes with a guided route preview ride alongside BRAT leadership.

Tier 4 – SAG Stop VIP ($500)
See your name on the route and be celebrated as a key supporter during BRAT 2026.

Tier 5 – Ride Insider ($750)
Recover like a pro with VIP perks—including a complimentary massage during BRAT.

Tier 6 – Route Captain ($1,000)
Help shape the future of BRAT with exclusive access, design input, and VIP experiences.

Tier 7 – Legacy Partner ($2,500)
Leave a lasting mark on BRAT with premier recognition and a personalized jersey honoring your impact.

• Renee Pence donated $50.00 March 8, 2026 ... "Because I stand behind the cause myself!"
• Ashley Brown donated $20.00 March 8, 2026 ... "Enjoy God’s beauty "
• Misty donated $20.00 March 8, 2026 ... "Your an inspiration!! I absolutely love your adventures! "
• Emilee Richardson donated $10.00 March 8, 2026 ... "You are amazing! "