Matthew Sottile, Dawson Burke, and Jimmy Barrett of Connecticut will \u201cBike for Progress.\u201d On April 1, 2010, the three high school friends will begin their trans-America journey, cycling from Baltimore, Maryland to Canon Beach, Oregon in support of free speech. All pledges and sponsorship for \u201cBike for Progress\u201d will be generously donated to NCAC.<\/p>\n
The cross-country trip has been in the works since Study Hall, their sophomore year in high school, but it was Matthew Sottile\u2019s recent idea to ride for our cause:<\/p>\n
\nI first learned about NCAC several years ago through researching the annual Banned Books Week<\/a> event. I decided that I wanted to help raise money for NCAC because I believe that the preservation of ideas is of utmost importance, and that everyone who lives in a free country should be aware and willing to protect that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
NCAC is thrilled to have the support of \u201cBike for Progress.\u201d You can learn more about the trio and follow their cross-country ride at Bike for Progress blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n
You too can support NCAC and \u201cBike for Progress\u201d with a donation<\/a>. Click on the donation button to give $21 (1\/2 a cent per mile at 4200 miles) or any amount you choose.<\/p>\n