Students at Puyallup High have organized a new ride on the Foothills Trail.
Ride for Rachel is May 12. Click here, to visit the official website.
Considering the news of late, this cause is as timely as any right now.

Here are the details:

Ride for Rachel is a 30 mile, leisurely paced bicycle ride on the Pierce County Foothills Trail from the East Puyallup Trailhead to South Prairie and back. This is a ride designed for all ages and abilities. Proceeds will benefit the Rachel’s Challenge School Assembly Program and the “Friends of Rachel Club” at Puyallup High School.

Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion, coupled with the contents of her 6 diaries, have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America - Rachel's Challenge.

The “Friends of Rachel Club” at Puyallup High School is a group made up of students and staff members. The club promotes Rachel’s ideals of treating people with kindness, compassion, and eliminating prejudice. This group also works closely with security personnel to heighten the awareness of possible acts of violence at school.

This is a pledge driven ride. Riders must collect a minimum $30.00 in pledges to enter the ride. All riders will receive an official “Ride for Rachel” t-shirt. There will be additional prizes for the 5 riders generating the most pledge revenue.

Mechanical support will be available at Trailside Cycles in Orting. Labor is free for minor adjustments.

All road crossings on the course will be monitored by ride officials. There will be water and snacks available at various locations on the trail.

This is a great ride for a great cause!

This ride is limited to 100 participants.
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