This summer, I’m leading ChildVoice’s team of cyclists on RAGBRAI LIII—riding across the state of Iowa mile by mile with a purpose far greater than the ride itself. I’m riding to bring hope, healing, and opportunity to children whose lives have been shaped by conflict and trauma. ​​​​​​

And this year, the need is especially urgent. In northern Nigeria, our team serves children in remote and vulnerable communities where distances are long, roads are rough, and security risks are real. For years, we’ve relied on a vehicle that is now failing—expensive to maintain and increasingly unreliable. Without dependable transportation, our ability to reach children consistently is at risk. 

This is not about convenience. It is about access. It is about whether a child receives care, whether a program continues, and whether hope shows up at all. As our Nigeria Co-Director, Rebecca Malgwi, shared:
“The new vehicle for the Nigeria office will not only save us the cost of maintenance but will also enable us to access more program sites with ease and ensure the safety of our staff.”

This year, I’ve committed to raising $18,000 toward our team goal of $30,000 to fund a durable, mission-critical vehicle—one capable of reaching the four remote internally displaced communities where ChildVoice’s presence can mean the difference between despair and a future rebuilt.

Every mile I ride represents a child who deserves safety.
Every dollar you give helps us show up where it matters most.

I invite you to join me in this effort. Give generously and ride with us in spirit as we move ChildVoice’s mission forward—one mile, one child, one transformed life at a time.
 

Thank you for your partnership. It truly means a great deal to me.