With the UCI Road World Championships being hosted by Richmond, Virginia this year, I thought it fitting to name REACHcycles as my September Charity of the Month. A truly historic event not just for Richmonders, but our nation. The UCI bike race is returning to the U.S. for the first time since 1986! Cyclists are coming from around the world to achieve their goals and reach their full potential and REACHcycles strives to give children with disabilities that same encouragement. Their adapted cycles provides independence and mobility for those that don’t take it for granted.
Started by James Howard, a disabled veteran, REACHcycles is a non-profit started in 2014. He was inspired by a therapeutic cycle he received himself for a bike ride in Texas sponsored for disabled veterans. His organization provides recreational therapy for children and veterans with disabilities alike and has been inspired by many other chapters throughout the country providing similar adapted cycles.
To donate or learn more about this great organization visit www.reachcycles.org.
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