Hi, it's Jack.

One in every three girls, and one in every five boys WILL be sexually abused before the age of 18. Each year Mary Bridge Children's Hospital will treat 550 children of sexual assault. The youngest victim was 4 weeks old. That's a sick and heart wrenching truth. MBCH needs our financial help, to continue to offer these children and families medical, emotional, and legal services.

This will be my 4th ride on the Courage Classic, on August 7, 2010. Last year you helped me raise over $2,500. I'm shooting for $3,000.

If I've already taken your tax-deductible donation, thank you. If you haven't heard from me yet, trust me, you will soon.  So if you perfer not to hear my raspy voice, here's your chance to donate through this secure site. I'll do my part; to pedal the 172miles up our 3 mountain passes! I would really appreciate it if you would make a generous pledge to support the kids at MBCH, by sponsoring me.

More details about the ride and cause are at www.courageclassic.org .

With my deepest gratitude for your contribution.

Jack Mangels

Jack and En-May Mangels                                                                                                      Manufacturers Representatives to the Pacific Northwest       

Update...

Off-Line Donations as of August 10, 2010 came to $795!! Our goal was met and exceeded!

On August 9, En-May was chatting with a family while waiting for me to ride through Nason Creek, one of the last Rotary-Supported Rest Stops, explaining why all these cyclists were on the highway, who was so kind to give a donation on the spot. Mr.Boersma, we THANK YOU for your contribution.