Four cyclists.  Three needs.  One answer.  Ride.

Race for a Mission (R4M) is a drastic measure to raise awareness and funds to provide relief in three main categories: hunger, clean water, and education. Communities and children, specifically, require basic nutritional and foundational elements to prosper and be healthy.

MISSION

On June 18, 2011, a team of four will set out on a six-day, 3,000 mile journey in Race Across America, “The world’s toughest bicycle race.”  The team will use their efforts as a platform to raise awareness and funds to provide relief in three main categories: hunger, clean water and education.

VISION

Sponsors are sought and empowered to contribute to the development of communities around the globe.  Donations received will help to touch individual lives, impact whole communities, and change our world.

Every seven seconds a child dies from hunger. The United Nations predicts that one tenth of global disease could be prevented simply by improving water supply and that enhanced education can help prevent poverty.

Team Race for a Mission (R4M) will be donating their funds to organizations such as Convoy of Hope, Africa Oasis, and Be Change Education Initiative; all organizations will help to provide food, clean water or enhance education.

OBJECTIVES

Team R4M would like to raise $150,000 to gift to organizations such as Africa Oasis Project who provide clean water, Convoy of Hope who provides food and disaster relief around the globe, and Be Change which is an education initiative in Sacramento’s inner city.  They plan on doing so by gaining support from individuals and sponsors who are passionate about positively impacting communities around the globe.

About Team R4M

Doug Reid http://www.raceforamission.com/doug.shtml

Chris Thomas http://www.raceforamission.com/chris.shtml

Randy Cole http://www.raceforamission.com/randy.shtml

Mike Mellott http://www.raceforamission.com/mike.shtml

• Team R4M consists of four cyclist and more than 20 crew members.
• The goal is to raise awareness and resources for people in need of clean drinking water, food and education. (Check out our partners)
• As team R4M races across the country, they will split into two sub-teams that will alternate riding for 6 hour segments. Each rider will rotate every hour during their six hour segment. Each rider will race for at least 6 hours, covering over 100 miles each day..
• The race begins June 18th, 2011.
• The goal of the team is to finish in less than seven days.
• Team R4M will be relying on the experience and expertise of Mike Mellot as he finished RAAM in 2010. (Captain Mike)
• Team R4M’s caravan will include one large RV, two racer vans, one gopher vehicle and eight bicycles.
• You can become a member of Team R4M by checking out the sponsorship section on the home page.
• You can follow team R4M right here on this website. (GPS tracker coming soon...)
• Frequent reports will be posted on the this website so you can follow the progress and experience the race along with the team. (Pics, video’s and reports)
• Join Team R4M starting in January for weekly training rides.
• Team R4M’s goal is to raise over $150,000 for our partners providing clean water, food and education around the world. (check out our sponsorship section on the home page)
   
• For more information please visit: http://www.raceforamission.com/

Water From the Rock

The students and their families at the Bible School in Dassa-Zoumé, Benin often had to walk into the surrounding neighborhoods looking for drinkable water. Drilling equipment was brought in by the Africa Oasis Project and after only 8 meters they encountered a large rock. After 13 meters of difficult drilling they finally broke through and at a depth of 55 meters there was a large reservoir of wonderful water. There was rejoicing from all as the fresh and plentiful water began to flow. It was first calculated that the water flow was an adequate 2,000 liters per hour. The drilling company representative told the director at the municipal water office about the fresh water and the incredible volume. The director said that is impossible because the city had done three geophysical surveys and drilled three wells in that area and they did not find water. The drilling company representative brought the man from the city to see the water for himself and he was amazed. What they did not know at that time was the water flow later increased to 9,000 liters per hour and continues to flow at that rate. God is still in the business of bringing Water From the Rock.