Biking from the Atlantic to the Pacific for Hemophilia
Sixteen-year-old Glenn Berke of Scarsdale, New York will be taking on a major challenge this summer, as he cycles across the U.S. while raising funds to combat hemophilia.
As part of this summer’s American Challenge Bike Tour, he’ll spend six weeks pedaling over 3,000 miles in a cross-country trek from Tybee Island, Georgia to Santa Monica, California. Moreover, every one of those miles on his coast-to-coast adventure will be dedicated to raising funds for the Hemophilia Association of New York, which serves families in the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.
Having a close friend with hemophilia inspired Berke. According to the Scarsdale High School junior, he wants to help others for whom such a cycling trip would present certain risk. "Before I reach the Pacific, I know I’ll have scraped a knee or elbow or collected a few bumps and bruises along the way…minor injuries that might be a more serious story for kids who have hemophilia."
You can help Glenn meet his $5,000 goal by contributing to the Association online or by check payable to HANY and sent to "Biking Challenge", Hemophilia Association of New York, Suite 506, 110 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Visit this page to follow Glenn’s progress beginning on June 25.
GLENN BERKE’S BIKING CHALLENGE
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Glenn made it to Santa Monica, CA (Thursday, August 5, 2010)
WHERE IS GLENN NOW?
Home after traveling 3,012 miles through 9 states in 42 days!
