Howdy Friends & Family,
How excited was I when I learned about Ride 4 A Reason, a one-day bike ride from Oakland to Sacramento! It's been years since I've done any type of serious cycling and, having two kiddos in OUSD, you never have to strain your eyes to see the need for funds. I took the plunge and have registered to ride my bike to Sacramento with hundreds of other parents, teachers and middle & high school students to raise money and public awareness for Oakland public and Alameda public schools.
Our group has been training together since January and my love of cycling is renewed. The distance will definitely be a challenge but along with that comes all of the things you experience when you're moving a bit more slowly through the scenery. Our course winds through farm lands, the bike mecca of Davis, and the causeway to Sacramento. I've been especially inspired to see several high school and middle school kids who are training as well. They're way faster (and cooler) than me and they are driven!
This 16th Annual Ride for A Reason raises awareness for underfunded California public schools and specifically raises essential funds for critical programs at 12 public schools in Oakland and Alameda (including Sasha's Middle School, Montera). The funds raised support basic programs such as school libraries, art, music and sports, enrichment activities such as field trips and after school programs, and even ordinary school supplies needed by teachers. These may seem like they should be a basic component of a public school district; sadly, in OUSD, they are not and many schools do not have the good fortune of affluent parent communities to close the financial gaps.
Your donation is fully tax deductible through Claremont PTA tax ID number 94-6171801. The money you donate makes a significant difference by keeping kids engaged in and excited about going to school.
Thanks so much for giving Oakland and Alameda kids a boost!
Pam
