Hello Friends and Sponsors,

I would like to make you aware of my nonprofit, The Dare To Be Project.  The website is www.thedaretobeproject.org.  I am jumping into the deep end!  I am live now, and I will work toward the 501c3 status over the next 8-12 months.

The idea is to do what I can and start where I am.  In time, with more resources, I hope to be able to reach out to homeless shelters in other locations, especially those where I have ties because of my bike racing.

Please help me get the word out!  www.thedaretobeproject.org   Also, please consider making a small or large donation to help with the current project.

Briefly:

According to statistics prepared by the Orange County Department of Education McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, the 2008-2009 numbers of children and youth considered homeless totaled22,025.

I cannot help all of them, but I am trying to reach and impact a small number.  I believe that even one life changed is worth my efforts.  However, my goal is to impact and change more than that!

Why a bike?

A bike can provide freedom as a mode of transportation to school or work.   A bike promotes a healthy lifestyle and encourages these kids to go outside.  The gift of a bike can also provide a glimpse of hope!  I want the gift and the message with the gift to be the motivation and encouragement needed for each child and youth to dream and “to dare to be a doctor, a teacher, a mechanic, the President…whoever it is, they dream and dare to be.”

Why a new bike?

I want these kids to feel special, to feel like they are valued and important enough to have their very own new bike.  I also want them to feel the need to be responsible to take care of it.

Thanks so much for your time!
Best Regards,

Amber Neben