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Four Azusa Pacific University students are biking for bikes―Rwandan coffee bikes to be exact. Sophomore economics major Leighton Cusack, sophomore business administration major C.J. Eckman, sophomore graphic design major Greg Christian, and junior graphic design major Jason Burkholder, along with two other riders, will bike 3,700 miles across the United States in support of Project Rwanda. The Ride for Rwanda begins in Anacortes, Washington, on June 16 and is expected to finish in New York, New York, on August 3.
“The idea of riding across America was suggested last fall, but at that point it was only a dream we hoped would be accomplished before graduation,” said Cusack, co-founder of The Ride for Rwanda. “When Project Rwanda was brought to our attention, I was inspired by the realization that I can affect change; and the plan to cross America by bicycle to raise money became a reality.”
The team has already surpassed their goal of raising $40,000 for Project Rwanda, having raised more than $50,000 as of June 5, and they hope to see that support continue throughout the ride.
Project Rwanda is an organization dedicated to providing “coffee bikes” to Rwandan coffee farmers. Bikes are the main mode of transportation in Rwanda, but are often too expensive for many in the country to afford. By providing farmers with durable bikes designed for transporting heavy loads, Project Rwanda hopes to further Rwanda’s economic development.
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