Journey of Hope believes in the abilities of all people
On Sunday, August 7 a group of fraternity men will be in Roanoke as a stop on the journey of their lives. This group of 30 cyclists and seven crew members are participating in The Ability Experience’s Journey of Hope, a 4,200-mile cycling event across the country. From Seattle to Washington D.C., these men will be cycling to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
The Journey of Hope team consists of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity men from across the country. The team will cycle an average of 75 miles per day ending at the National Capitol on August 13. Every cyclist commits to raising a minimum of $5,500 on behalf of people with disabilities in hopes to enhance their quality of life.
After a 65-mile trek, the team will have a Friendship Visit at 5:00 p.m. with Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke (DSAR) at the Mill Mountain Zoo. DSAR is an organization that provides advocacy, educational and support services for families and friends of individuals with Down Syndrome.
The mission of The Ability Experience is to use shared experiences to support people with disabilities and develop the men of Pi Kappa Phi into servant leaders. The Ability Experience organizes Journey of Hope each summer, along with other events, in order to raise funds and promote the abilities of all people. It is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, who founded the organization in 1977 to commit themselves to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.
