My Journey of Hope!
This summer, I am dedicating my time to serving others through one of The Ability Experience's cycling events, Journey of Hope. As part of this experience, I will join a team biking across the country while visiting dozens of organizations that support people with disabilities. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to meet and connect with individuals whose lives are positively impacted by these programs and services, helping to spread a message of empathy, inclusion, and acceptance. This has helped me to learn the importance of inclusion and community.
Through my experiences, I have learned how meaningful friendships, opportunities, and support services can make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Now I have the opportunity to help support those efforts while taking on an incredible challenge of my own.
I chose to participate in Journey of Hope because I wanted to push myself both physically and mentally while dedicating my summer to helping others. While this ride will certainly challenge me, it is only temporary. The individuals we are supporting often face challenges every day of their lives, and participating in this journey is one small way I can help make a difference.
I am raising funds to support The Ability Experience's mission of creating opportunities and providing services for people with disabilities. Every dollar donated through this page goes directly toward supporting that mission and helping those who benefit from these programs. My travel expenses for the ride are being covered by myself personally and are not funded by your donation.
Please consider supporting The Ability Experience and this important mission by making a donation through this page. Any amount, no matter the size, will help create opportunities and provide support for individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page with others would also mean a great deal to me.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider supporting this cause. Your encouragement, generosity, and belief in this mission mean more than you know. Follow my journey on Instagram at watchme.dothis
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Wednesday 1st Jul I use instagram to post about our journey. If you are interested in watching I’d recommend giving it a follow.Thank you to my donors
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Paul, Lisa, And Ava Brown
$750.94
Anonymous
$500
Whitey & Jan Holt
$262.50
Josh Moore
$262.50
Lisa Lindberg
$250
Stephanie Deplanty
We are so proud of you. Keep it up!
$157.50
Diana And Jim Cole
$157.50
Michael Wallace
$157.50
Denise Bloch
Congrats Chris, we are so proud of you and your journey with the Ability Experience! Barry and Denise
$157.50
Ellen & Loren Goodman
Go Christopher! Best of luck, enjoy the ride!
$156
Eric Nichols
The biking community has always been close knit and generous. Happy to support your efforts!
$105
Kurt Ingerick
I'm enjoying following along with your journey. Such a great attitude and positive spirit! Proud of you. #ODH
$105
Jill Connolly
Good luck to you!
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Vicki Brown
So proud of you, Chris!
$105
Barbara And David Flushing
We have enjoyed your photos and your journey! Good luck on the final days.
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Anne Alabach
$105
Henneberry’s
Enjoy the journey!
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Andrew Mccarthy
$105
Mike Hinds
Looking forward to seeing you again on Saturday!
$105
Jack Woodbury
GOOD LUCK! Proud of you!
$104
Jay Stuckel
Enjoy the ride!
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Whitey & Jan Holt
$78.75
Shane Mulrooney
$78.75
Anonymous
$78.75
Pam Deaton
$78
Stacie Rood
$75
Jen Meers
$75
Stormy Grinnell
Good Luck Chris.
$52.50
Kolbe Joseph
$52.50
Cathy Hall
Keep going! Every mile makes a difference.
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Linda Coffman
So nice of you to help us load our gear on Earth Day. Have a great journey. Best of luck to you!
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Jared Lakamp
$52.50
Michelle Riney
$52.50
Perry And Janel Foerstel
$52.50
Aaron Barnabas
$52.50
John Mccabe
Hi Chris, it’s John. I’m a friend of your dad‘s. Wish you the best in your journey across the country my buddy Mike helped you with your bike.
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Anonymous
Chris, As a disabled person myself, what you’re doing is deeply meaningful and moving to me. Many thanks for spreading awareness and raising money for folks like me! It means the world!! Best wishes for your journey/ I’m in awe of what you’re doing. Godspeed, Chris! All my best, Sam Erhardt
$52.50
Will Deplanty
$52.50
Bryan Humphreys
We met at the anniversary dinner! Proud of you brother
$52.50
Laura Hirsch
Best to you!!
$52.50
Amy Lea-zaroor
$52
Bob Piacine
$52
Rachael Hernandez
$50
David Crow
Let's go!
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Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$42
Penny Eisenhauer
Such a good experience and considerate way to help people.
$42
Dave Ventresca
Hey Chris - Best of luck on your ride. We met Sunday evening in the home furnishings store in Jackson WY. (I'm an alumnus brother from St. Joseph's Univ in Philly.) You and your brother riders are inspiring.
$40
Agha Haider
Dude is too breezy. Look at him go 🤙
$36.75
Jamal Shaddid Jr
CB don’t be the chicken, be the pig and get all the bacon!
$31.50
Evan Pulis
$31.50
Stephanie Ruter
$31.50
Roman
love u breezy
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Anonymous
$31.50
Zach Rysavy
$31.50
Tiffany Marquart
$31.50
Kathleen Murphy
Trivia- Will Fitzpatrick and Mom, Good luck!!!
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Anonymous
$31.50
Andriana Thro
Good luck from the Thros!
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Andrea And Porter Elliott
$31.50
Mary Flatt
$31.50
Justin Tobben
Love you pookie!
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Lauran Derigne/roesch
$31.50
Dylan Aldag
$31.50
Lisa Lane
$31.50
Laura Megargel
$31.50
Tracy Schuler
$31.50
Anonymous
$31.50
Lauren Sutherlin
$31.50
Kyle Flaherty
$31.50
Calvin Von Arb
$31.50
Marcella Douce
$31.50
Gretchen ( Aiden) Riser
$31.50
Frankie Kolavo
$31.50
Gina Muller
Good Luck!
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Anonymous
$31.50
Megan O'sullivan
$31.50
Gavin Mathelier
$31.50
Anonymous
$31.50
Kannon Manner
$31.50
Cynthia Farrare
$31.20
Ben Henson
$30
Cooper Revord
Good Luck Boss. ODH
$30
Christian Chignoli
$30
Maxwell Bass
You got this homie
$26.25
Doug M
$26.25
Luke Salmon
Beta Epsilon legacy continues
$26.25
Julie Rupert
$26.25
Rachel Kraus
$26
Dino Hasapis
$25
Jamie Gianfrancesco
Thanks for helping people with disabilities Chris, what a great cause.
$21
Asia
Happy to support!!
$15.75
Addyson
What up!! Keep up the good work
$15
Blake Schrand
Best of luck Chris super cool to see you raising money for something like this.
$10.50
Abs Sharma
You’re awesome breezy
$10.50
Monsoon Nectar
I am so proud of you!!! Thank you for embracing the kindness and love in your heart. I remember our visit in Sedona all those years ago - how fun and precious, sweet and adorable you and your sister were (are!) I wish I could give more - however I am on disability mysel with my asthma - although healing and getting better everyday! Enjoy this great adventure!
$10.50
Will
$5.35
Chad Inman
Good luck Chris
With love and support from the Brown family. Thank you for investing your time, energy, and compassion for a wonderful cause.