Join us on August 3, 2024 for
Our 11th Annual Ride
Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
The Ride this year will support Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in 3 ways:
Multi-year project to build 2 dorms for vocational students coming to the growing campus. ($140,000). As the KSVS campus continues to develop and grow, so the need for more dormitory space grows. With a new girls’ dorm and new boys’ dorm for vocational students, they school will be able to give to these older students their own living spaces, separate from the younger teens.
Fund scholarships for KSVS graduates for university and technical education. ($5,000). With more students graduating from KSVS, many desire to attend a university or technical school for further education. Scholarships will give these motivated students a chance to become leaders in their fields.
Help with general operational expenses including teacher salaries. ($20,000). As with any school, there are always needs to keep in good repair, to pay teachers fair salaries, and to take care of the day-to-day expenses.
Last year we finalized fundraising for a new state-of-art Carpentry and Metalworking Shop. Construction is well underway with completion slated for summer 2024.
Since 2014, these bike rides have raised funds for:
Professional Teaching Kitchen and Dining Hall
STEM Center
Girls’ dorm
12-unit teachers’ residence
KSVS is becoming one of the most modern schools in Uganda whose graduates will help to transform the district of Kamwenge and the country of Uganda in coming years.
GIRLS DORMS
CARPENTRY AND METALWORKING SHOP MARCH 2024
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE MARTHA
3 Ways to Get Involved
RIDE
$195
Join us for a 48-mile ride on the Historic Prairie Path. We encourage you to also find sponsors for your ride.
Last year, sponsored riders brought in an additional total of $4,000. Help us raise an additional $10,000 in sponsored funds this year.
Details and registration form below.
SPONSOR A RIDER
$195
Sponsor your friend or family member as they complete their ride. You can add sponsor funds in any amount.
VIRTUAL RIDER
Choose your Contribution
Take your own ride/run/hike. Share a picture with us so we can post in our completed ride gallery!
Jane talks about her experience with the Bike Ride in 2022 and the various ways to be involved.
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The 48-mile route* on asphalt/crushed limestone will follow the Historic Illinois Prairie Path north, protected by trees and greenery, where it intersects with the Fox River Trail in south Elgin. Riders will take the Fox River Trail south to North Aurora where it intersects again with the south leg of the Prairie Path to return to Glen Ellyn. (http://ipp.org/)
Wind your way along the beautiful Fox River, circling back to 2 Hound Red restaurant for our traditional party with food, beverages, and music.
Starting location will be: First Presbyterian Church, 550 N. Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL.
Ending location and celebration will be: Two Hound Red, 486 Pennsylvania Av, Glen Ellyn https://2houndred.com/
We have the parking lot with tables and tents reserved from 11:00-3:00. As always, we will keep your bike secure while you enjoy yourself. Two Hound Red located is 1 block from the church.
*The route is managed by Bicycle Illinois and they will provide food and water at a rest stop mid-way along the route.
Questions or want more information?
Gary Alcock
garyadc@aol.com
(312) 806-9915
Thank you so much for your participation and support.
You are making a big difference in the community of Kamwenge, Uganda.
Ride Schedule
Saturday, August 3, 2024
The Ride will start at First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn
550 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn IL 60137
6:30 AM
Riders arrive to check in.
7:00 AM
Riders depart.
11:00 AM
Celebration party with food, beverages, and live music begins at Two Hound Red.
3:00 PM
Celebration ends.
To participate in the ride, fill out the registration form below and follow the link for online payment.
Thank you so much for your participation and support.
You make a difference.
Annual Bike Ride Registration Form
2024
The Fox and The Hound Ride
Questions: Call Gary Alcock at 312-806-9915
Note: If you have already completed your registration but need to pay, CLICK HERE.
IMPORTANT: Because PIM is a 501(c)(3) and your registration fee is a tax-deductible donation,
any amounts paid are viewed as a donation by the government and are non-refundable.