I had a goal in my retirement of taking up cycling with the hope of participating in this fundraising event. I am excited about the opportunity to be cycling for this great cause and the fact the completion of this goal will soon be met. ESPWA is a great organization!
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!
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| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Aaron Bongard | 08/24/2022 | $250.00 | Happy to help such a great cause and person. | Jen Owen | 08/08/2022 | $52.34 | Good luck with your ride!! | Emily Blendermann | 08/05/2022 | $154.79 | Keep it up and stay dry! | John&Nancy Biedry | 08/04/2022 | $25.00 | Brenda Nale | 08/03/2022 | $203.03 | Go for it Ted!!!!! You can do it!!! | Anonymous Friend | 08/01/2022 | $51.52 | Ann Blendermann | 08/01/2022 | $103.30 | Don't ride like you did when you were a kid. Love, Mom | Anonymous Friend | 07/29/2022 | $50.00 | Michael Todd Wherry | 07/28/2022 | $260.46 | I almost did it in memory of you in case the ride was too much!! The GAP trail is awesome especially the ride over the Eastern Continental Divide and through Ohiopyle. Have fun and a great cause you are supporting. | Rob Behr | 07/27/2022 | $103.30 | Good Luck Ted!! | Joe & Mary Jo Goldcamp | 07/25/2022 | $100.00 | Good luck Ted! | JONATHAN BREWSTER | 07/24/2022 | $77.55 | JEFFREY WERNER | 07/24/2022 | $154.79 | Charles Gaston | 07/23/2022 | $156.40 | Anonymous Friend | 07/22/2022 | $200.00 | Harry Ostaffe | 07/22/2022 | $154.79 | We will be praying for your ride Ted. It's a great trip, I've done the GAP trail twice. I'm glad you are doing it for a great cause. | Thomas Wilson | 07/22/2022 | $103.30 | A GREAT man, supporting a GREAT cause! Good luck on this trip and I am looking forward to hearing about it, over lunch, upon your return. | Jim Bly | 07/22/2022 | $200.00 | God Bless the ride and ESPWA | Dario Donatelli | 07/22/2022 | $100.00 | Good luck. I hope you have a comfortable bike seat! | Dave McClintock | 07/21/2022 | $150.00 | Good luck on the ride and in reaching your goal to support a great cause! | Steve Blendermann | 07/21/2022 | $103.30 |
| Total | $2,753.87 | ||