Ride for Romania (RO) Kids
Missio International board member Chris Duncan, son Matthew, and Romanian Pastor and President of Missio Link International Emil Toader are fundraising for Deborah House/Children at Risk Ministries by bicycling the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway (469 miles) from May 2-12 to raise money (and awareness) for Deborah House/ Children at Risk Ministries in Romania!
This three-person team will undertake this10–11-day ride on one of the most rural and beautiful highways in America. It is also one of the most difficult long-distance rides for cyclists due to constant elevation gains (45,700 feet/8+ miles of climbing). The Parkway starts in western North Carolina and winds through the iconic Blue Ridge mountains to its northern end in northern Virginia. Chris, Matt, and Emil will be supported by friends and family of Deborah House along the way. The ride is dedicated to several of the girls of Deborah House and its champion and founder, Lorena Rusovan.
Chris, Matt, and Emil are avid cyclists, and they believe that this is a great opportunity to serve children at risk in Romania while creating life-long memories. Chris shared with us a great viewpoint— that each hill climbed along the way is honoring the mountain of effort the girls at Deborah House climb to recovery and a future of hope!
The goal is to raise over $30,000 for Children at Risk ministries through supporting church partners, individual supporters, and sponsorships. Anonymous donors have committed to contribute a total of $15,000 to match all funds raised!
How can you join the effort?
- Pray for the safety of Chris, Matt, and Emil as they bike along this difficult ride.
- Give financially to Missio International. Make checks payable to: Mt. Bethel Church (Include “Ride for RO Kids” on the memo line) and send to the Finance Office at Mt. Bethel or donate online to Missions (Include “Ride for RO Kids” in the Note section)
- Questions? Contact Chris Duncan via email or cell at 470.222.9682