Lia Keyser
10th
Grade
Cambridge,
MA
This bike trip serves not only as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for each of
us, but also as a way to give to our country and the soldiers who defend
it. This ride is a way to push boundaries and discover new things
about myself. Although I have had previous experiences biking, I have
never had the good fortune to work together with a group of my peers, to plan,
organize and fundraise for such a worthy cause. I am excited for this
opportunity to see our country – mile by mile, town by town and community by
community.
Anna Richardson
11th Grade
Thetford Center, VT
This
bike trip is a great opportunity to push myself mentally and physically as well
as giving back to my country. I'm taking part of this journey so that we
may make a difference for veterans all over the country while experiencing its
beauty from the Pacific to Atlantic.
Tucker Burleigh
11th Grade
Darien, CT
This bike trip seems like a perfect opportunity to give back to the men and
women of the armed forces that have sacrificed so much on our account, and to
experience the nation I am yet to explore. I am really excited to put the
effort in and to try to improve the veterans’ lives. I know that it will
be well worth it.
Brittany Marien
11th Grade
Lincoln, NH
On 11/18/08 I underwent open heart surgery for Atrial
Septal Defect which impacted my life severely in terms of athletics. I
recovered quickly, and now two years later I embark on this trek across the
country. After heart surgery I fought for what I loved which was, and still is,
athletics. Our war veterans fight for what we all love--our country. I ride for
the war veterans who want to recover from both mental and physical injuries
like I recovered from my own battle two years ago. These veterans fought for
our country, the least we can do is fight for their recovery.
Aaron Weiss
11th Grade
Rockland, ME
I joined this cross-country
bike group to participate in a very unique event. I have lived on the
east coast my entire life, and my family doesn't travel too often. Biking
across the country will not only allow me to support a wonderful cause, but
also provide me the opportunity to see our beautiful country. The group of
students involved with this fundraiser are all extremely energetic and fun
people, and I look forward to sharing this time with them.
Luke Noreña
9th Grade
Glen Head, NY
Americans fight for who they love. Veterans have given up so much
to keep this nation moving along. This summer, I will keep moving
along, with a wonderful group of people, as I ride for the veterans of
the United States. As I think of my cousin and how he has helped this
country and myself while serving for his nation, I can't wait to have a
greater understanding of how this country moves along. I want to say
thank you for all the commitments and sacrifices that soldiers have
dealt with in the past years. It is my time to sacrifice for the people
I love as I keep on trekking across this country.
Anna Hymanson
11th Grade
York, ME
Our veterans give their lives to maintain this
country, and this is my way to say “thank you”, while exploring what they are
defending, the ideas and the places. I want to listen, observe, and
understand a little more just what makes this country tick, and I can’t wait to
do it with such an incredible group of people. We live in a fast-paced
world, and for once, I want to take the long way home.
