Mark Dudek

Beginning May 2nd, John Reid and Mark Dudek will be embarking on a 1,600 mile biking adventure from Cleveland, OH to Miami, FL. In doing so, we will be raising money for clean water projects at schools in Nicaragua and Ghana.

Living in the US, most of us take clean water for granted–we never think twice about where we’ll get our next drink, let alone worry about if it will make us sick. However, 29% of people in the entire world do not have access to safe drinking water, and 1.2 million people die every year because of unsafe water sources. In Africa, women and children walk an average of 3.5 miles every day to collect and haul 40 pounds of water. The world is currently amidst an extreme water crisis, yet many of us are unaware. The good news is we can make a difference!

A $50 donation provides one person with access to clean water for life, but any amount can make a tremendous difference. If you are unable to donate, we completely understand and any positive vibes sent our way are still much appreciated!

The projects we are sponsoring directly support safe water, sanitation and hygiene education implementation at the involved schools. The addition of these facilities improves the health and learning performance of students by reducing the incidence of water and sanitation related diseases, while also allowing them to devote more time on their studies. To learn more details about each project, click on the links below titled "Akome Senior High Technical School" and "San Luis, Achiote". This journey has been made possible through the generosity of Katie Spotz, who awarded Mark with a grant to pursue an adventure of his choosing.

Thank you all for your unwavering support and love. Let’s Ride!!