WE RIDE FOR THE

Hungry & Thirsty

 

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” ~ Matthew 25:35

RIDE WEEKEND: JUNE 8-9, 2024

With your help, we’re having an impact.

  • 92,237

    MILES PEDALED

    We ride two back-to-back “centuries” across Virginia every June. It’s two days of sweat, endurance and camaraderie and each year we do it bigger and better.

  • $1,554,710

    FUNDS RAISED

    Since our founding in 2015, JOA has strived to make every donated dollar count. To date our expense ratio is less than 6.5% of total funds raised.

  • 1,573,764

    MEALS PROVIDED

    We fund the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to help stem food insecurity in our area of Virginia, where 1 in 12 people (including children) don’t have enough to eat.

  • 46,288

    ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER

    To date, we have raised $925,761 for WorldServe International, providing East African men, women and children clean water for life.

WHO WE SERVE

  • World Serve International

    For two decades, World Serve International has built sustainable wells in East Africa to deliver clean water and transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of villagers each year. Their “long haul” focus for each site is designed to provide water for generations, equip the project with solar powered distribution systems and prepare community leaders – especially woman – to take ownership of the maintenance of each clean water system.

  • Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

    We share the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s belief that hunger is unacceptable; that everyone deserves access to enough food; that food sustains life and nourishes health; and that we are called to serve neighbors in need without judgment. We share the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s belief that hunger is unacceptable; that everyone deserves access to enough food; and that food sustains life and nourishes health.

Meet Some of the JoA Team

  • RED

    Kevin O’Shea

    I helped get this thing off the ground in 2015. It has been and continues to be one of the great joys in my life. More.

  • MATTIE ICE

    Matt Hantzmon

    I’ve ridden in every JoA and look forward to spending countless hours with friends to ride for the thirsty. MORE.

  • HANS

    Dave Paulson

    I haven’t missed a JoA. It’s about banding together with old and new friends to do some real good in this world of ours. MORE.

  • RANGER

    Jim Neale

    Riding in the JoA has become one of the most important things I do. Great community for a great cause. MORE.

  • KNETZ

    Mike Knetzger

    JoA motivates me to get my butt in the saddle in late winter, to support a great cause while having a great time. MORE.

  • YETI

    Jonathan Baker

    I love riding. JoA draws me back into community, reminding me how much I need others to make sense of life. MORE.

  • DILLY

    Jim Dillenbeck

    I can’t resist riding with great people in our gorgeous Commonwealth to raise money and help our fellow humans. MORE.

  • TEE / EL DIABLO

    Nelson Teague

    JoA is personally fulfilling, raising money for food & water just makes sense. I look forward to training, the ride weekend, & fellowship. MORE.

  • MACGYVER

    Mark Dusci

    I am part of JoA support, motivated to keep you moving both mentally and physically during the ride. MORE.

  • PIPE DOG

    Scott Johnston

    Red and I did the PanMass together in 2014 and the rest is history. I look forward to coming to VA each year to support the JoA! MORE.

  • SCRIVENER

    James Barkley

    I am fortunate to be part of the JoA community, it is the most impactful thing I have done as an adult. MORE.

Ready to Step up?

Thank You Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Please make your check payable to Journey of Awesomeness. If you are directing your donation to a specific rider, please note their name in the memo of your check and mail to:

JoA - C/O Mr. Jim Neale

1426 Foxbrook Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Journey of Awesomeness is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

Please note our Tax ID EIN # for your records: 84-4761357

Thank you!