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Kimball Union Cyclists Aim to Change Lives of Kenyan Children One Mile at a Time

2008-06-11 10:35:16

Peter Maher and Brian Moses Embark on Cross Country Fundraiser on June 1, 2008

Meriden, NH On June 1, 2008 Kimball Union students Brian Moses of Lebanon, NH and Peter Maher of Andover, MA left Anacortes, WA to begin a fundraising cycling trip that will take them across thirteen states and into two Canadian provinces, ultimately bringing them into Boston, MA 65 days later on August 4.

The “Bike for Kenya” team is on a fundraising mission in support of the Beverly School, a non-profit school that is being built near Niarobi, Kenya. The mission of the Beverly School of Kenya is to give hope to the economically disadvantaged children of Kenya, particularly the orphan children who will call the Beverly School their home. beverlyschoolofkenya.com

Peter and Brian have already raised $14,000 for the Beverly School but they hope to raise $500,000 in total. They are soliciting friends and family, corporations and sponsors, and even have video presentations on YouTube.

“Since I was young I have always been moved to help people, whether in the classroom, on the bike trail or in my role as a member of Meriden, NH’s Fire Brigade. I was first inspired to raise money for the Beverly School when one of my teachers challenged my class to raise $25 for a charity of our choice in a week. I chose the Beverly School, a project near to my heart, and in a week I managed to raise $1,000. It was then I realized that I could do more, and got the idea to do a cross country bike ride. Finding a partner was my next step, and I knew no one would make a better travel companion and fellow fundraiser than my friend and cycling teammate Brian Moses.”

Peter and Brian use every opportunity to raise awareness of their mission, taking their colorful Bike for Kenya banner to the races they compete in as part of KUA’s cycling team.

“Peter and Brian are pretty happy guys,” says their coach, Bill Farrell. “They’ve placed 1st and 2nd in nearly every race they’ve been in this year. They really are on a mission. The special skin suits they are wearing were donated by Claremont Cycle Sports, and they are actively seeking more sponsors everywhere they go … I expect by the time that they leave for their trip, there will be new uniforms with more sponsor logos than a NASCAR vehicle!”

“We are really proud of Peter and Brian,” said Head of School Mike Schafer. “They truly exemplify the value of ‘sound mind, sound body’ that is part of our culture here at Kimball Union. They are modeling a level of commitment to service that is an inspiration to our community and beyond.”

For more information on Bike for Kenya, visit: bikeforkenya.org

To learn more about Kimball Union Academy, click here.

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