Friday, June 5, 2009

Ben's Big Bike!

Life has been so busy lately. So much is going on in my head and heart. Some I can post on here...some I'm not comfortable posting on here...it'll come out...

In the meantime...my buddy, Ben, is biking across Canada to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental illness! He's an amazing 20 year old, who has taken on this trek...starting in Newfoundland, with very little resources and support...now he's gaining a ton! I'm so proud of this dude! He'll be passing through my community this weekend. He'll be doing some press (which I'm coaching him through) and speaking at my church on Sunday.

Ben was to cycle into my city tonight, but he just called to tell me his bike is all busted up...and cannot be ridden. Now...without him knowing, on my end, myself and another local suicide awareness advocate, were trying to get him a new bike anyway...because we knew his was in rough condition. So...NOW - he desperately needs a new bike donated!

He's an hour outside of the city...so in a few hours, I'm going to go and pick him up where he is...and drive him back here.

Please pray for his safety...and for all of the hearts that he has touched, and will continue to touch, all because he's using his own pain...to save the lives of, and educate, others.

You can read more about Ben on his website at www.cycletohelp.org

1 comments:

birthmothertalks said...

It's a wonderful thing Ben is doing.