CMHFH VISTAs Completed the Habitat 500!

Yes, it's true, both of our VISTAs participated in the Habitat 500 Bike Ride this July! Both Andrea and Sarah were very excited about this opportunity to take a stand for affordable housing and make a difference in our community!

Both girls trained vigorously for the ride, which took place July 11-17 in northeastern Minnesota. The mileage varied from about 50-100 per day, with the option to stop one day and work on a Habitat home. Sarah chose to bike the 100 mile day, while Andrea opted to build on the Habitat bike. home.

Sarah and Andrea also needed to raise at least $900 each to participate, which they both accomplished and actually ended up raising just over $1000 each! They would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all their family and friends who contributed, as well as to the bike shops that helped prepare them for their ride by donating gear and services!

You can learn more about the ride at the Habitat 500 website: www.habitat500.org.

Also, Andrea kept a blog throughout the training/fundraising process! Feel free to check in and see how things went, as well as see some pictures by clicking here.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this such an amazing experience!!

Thank you Granite City Cycle and Sport!

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Granite City Cycle and Sport for donating tune-ups for both Sarah and Andrea! We were all set for the ride! Thanks!

Thank You Fitzharris Bike and Sport!

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Fitzharris Bike and Sport for sponsoring us by providing a pair of bike shorts and a jersey for each girl! We greatly appreciate your support!

Thank You Anytime Fitness of Waite Park

Thanks to Anytime Fitness of Waite Park for their donation of 5 one month memberships!

 Click on the photo to see more pictures from the ride!

Click on the photo to see more pictures of Sarah and Andrea in training!

Our VISTA is in the news!

Andrea Hills, our Marketing and Development VISTA was in her home town newspaper for her commitment to do the Habitat 500 bike ride! Check out the article here!