Fraternity Men cycle 3,900 miles to help People with Disabilities

On July 22, a group of fraternity men will be in Clemson as a stop on the journey of their lives. This group of 28 cyclists and 9 crew members are participating in Push America’s Journey of Hope, a 3,900-mile cycling event across the country. From Long Beach, Calif. to Washington, D.C., these men will be cycling to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. The Journey of Hope team consists of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity men from across the country. The team will cycle an average of 75 miles per day ending at the U.S. Capitol on Aug. 2. Every cyclist commits to raising a minimum of $5,500 on behalf of people with disabilities in hopes to enhance their quality of life. The team will arrive at the Clemson Outdoor Lab at 3pm. The Outdoor Lab leads camps for children, youth and adults. Many are designed specifically for those with disabilities. The team will enjoy dinner and a Friendship Visit before heading to lodging. Push America’s mission is building leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today. Push America organizes Journey of Hope each summer, along with other events, in order to promote and raise funds. It is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity who founded the organization in 1977 to commit themselves to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Push America and Pi Kappa Phi have raised over $15 million on behalf of people with disabilities and continue to be on the cutting edge of the disability movement. For more information about this event or more on Push America’s summer programs visit www.pushamerica.org.