Hello friends and family,
This July, The Smith family will be taking part in The Great Bicycle Tour – TGBT XXXVII in support of San Mar Family and Community Services. I’m so excited about supporting a great cause and I need your help!
You may be wondering, what is The Great Bicycle Tour (TGBT) and why am I riding it? Well, TGBT is an amazing 4-day, 184.5-mile ride along the C&O Canal. It is hosted by a wonderful nonprofit organization, San Mar Family and Community Services, as its major annual fundraiser. I am thrilled to have Clara join Shawn and I for our second multi-day bike tour and am hoping to get support from my community in making a difference to an organization that provides services through San Mar Treatment Foster Care, the Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being outpatient mental health services, and the Bester Community of Hope initiative focusing on prevention. You can learn more about their offerings HERE.
There are so many reasons for doing this special ride: to make a difference, a bucket list ride, a challenge, etc. But the most important thing that happens as a result, is that children and families who are facing some tough situations, will be helped and supported.
Would you be willing to help me reach my personal fundraising goal for San Mar as I commit to this challenge? I'm looking to raise at least $525, which is just $2.85/mile along the 184.5 mile route. How many miles would you like to support? Every gift is appreciated, and it all adds up, so whatever you can give is perfect.
Thank you so much!
