Friends ...  I’m riding with the Espwa crew this year to raise funds for their worthwhile projects in Cap Haitien, Haiti that benefit children like Fangina ... pictured with me here.  I met Fangina on my first trip to Cap in 2014 and have watched her grow over the last five years.  She and others there are important to me and I’m passionate about guiding the young men & women I’m close to there toward a productive and rewarding future.  I’m asking for your financial support to help me reach my fundraising goal for this year’s ride!  Many thanks!! 

Espwa’s Ride the GAP is a fundraising adventure bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). This 3-day excursion spans 150 miles from Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA. Riders of all skill levels are welcome on this fully supported ride. Funds raised from this charity bike ride will be used to support the projects of the Espwa Foundation. 

The Espwa Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to impacting those in poverty in the Cap Haitien, Haiti region.  "Espwa" is the Haitian Creole word for "hope."  We believe it's all about relationships and that through long-term development, we can truly help our brothers and sisters in Haiti.  We don't just throw money at problems, or give handouts when they are not the appropriate type of intervention.  We assess situations, get to know those involved, and come up with strategies to achieve personal and professional growth.  In our project portfolio, we engage in medical relief by partnering with local physicians, and undertake development efforts across the spectrum: family support, farming, small business, pastoral support, and more.  Join our movement of hope in Haiti today!