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Thank you for your generous support!
While this project has ended, you can still make a gift at https://umfoundation.com/ignite.
Hello all! This past weekend was a blast to say the least and we could not have done it without your support.
With the change it date, we were able to host the event under sunny skies and warm temperatures. We had many spectators surrounding the event and had a great media presence there to cover the event details. Our teams were competitive and brought lots of energy to the wonderful cause. Shoutout to the Ole Miss Cycling Club for taking home 1st place for the third year in a row! The Memphis-local Bluegrass band, Grassfire, brought the tunes and helped elevate this event to an entirely new level of fun. By event day, we had raised $5000, enough to send 5 veterans from the Memphis VA home with an AmTryke all of their own. Read more about the veterans who received Trykes on Saturday below and the impact the AmTryke will make on their lives.
Sgt. Oliver Mcghee, from Southaven, MS. Served in the Navy and Army for a total of 22 years. Wants to use the AmTryke to help with his weight management, cope with PTSD symptoms, and to allow him to engage in cycle with his kids.
Sgt. Ron Powell from Bruce, MS served in the Army for 18 years. Served 1 tour in Iraq and 1 in Dessert Storm. Will utilize this cycle for his chronic pain and to cope with PTSD.
Tracy Parker served in the Army and discharged in 1991. Veteran has had 3 surgeries on his knees and has chronic pain in his back. Veteran will use this cycle to engage in physical exercise in his local community.
Oliver Johnson served in the Army from 1975-79. Veteran had surgery on his left knee in the fall. Will utilize this Tryke to continue rehab for his knee and weight management.
Brandon Miller served in the navy and was honorably discharged in 2007 after serving 8 years. Veteran is from Wall, MS. He will use the AmTryke for weight management and to improve mood. Veteran will also be able to engage in cycling with his family.
Thank you to all who have helped us along the way!
Below are links to the current media that has been published about our cause:
http://thedmonline.com/students-community-members-race-amtrykes-to-benefit-local-veterans/
https://hottytoddy.com/2018/04/19/ole-miss-partners-with-ambucs-inc-for-amtrykes-in-action-race/
http://thedmonline.com/ole-miss-hosts-amtryke-race-to-benefit-disabled-veterans/
https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2018/04/18/veteran-appreciation-events-planned-next-two-weeks/
Due to inclement weather moving into the area on Sunday, the race has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 21st. The race will still begin at 4 PM. Thank you!
Did you know there are 3.8 million disabled veterans in the world? Let's get every veteran an AmTryke and get them involved in recreation once again!
Veteran's Day, recognized every November 11, honors America's Veterans for their service to their country. The day was chosen to recognize Armistice Day, or the end of World War I, which occurred on the 11th month on the 11th day at the 11th hour.
In December of 2017, it was reported that there are 1,281,900 men and women serving in the U.S. military. Let's show them how much they mean to us!
This level lets us honor all of our military men and women who fought bravely, but unfortunately, did not make it home.
With your generous contribution, we can provide an AmTryke to one deserving veteran to help them better enjoy outdoor recreation.
With your generous gift, we can provide an AmTryke to two deserving veterans.
With your generous gift, we can provide an AmTryke to three deserving veterans.
With this generous donation, we will be able to purchase 6 AmTrykes for six deserving veterans and will allow this event to operate again in 2019!