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Nunes Family Bike Tour to Benefit Half the Sky Foundation
Page Creator: Carla Seidel
Event: Nunes Family Bike Tour for Half the Sky
Event Starts: Apr 1st 2006
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RON, KATE & ELIZABETH NUNES
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Half the Sky Foundation
Half the Sky in Berkeley, California, was created by adoptive parents of orphaned Chinese children. Our purpose is to enrich the lives and enhance the prospects for the babies and children in China who...
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Fundraising target: $15,000
So far I have raised: $15,995.00
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2006 Nunes Family Bike Tour - 5,200 Miles for Half the Sky Foundation

Ron, Kate and Elizabeth (6 years old) Nunes ride a triplet bike beginning April 6th from Florida to Washington State - 5200 miles!

The Nunes' journey through 17 states (FL, AL, MS, LA, TN, KY, IL, MO, KS, NE, IA, ID, SD, ND, MT, OR, WA) will support Half the Sky Foundation, which provides individual nurturing care to children in Chinese orphanages (www.halfthesky.org). Supporters can donate any amount in honor of the Nunes Family bike tour. Some supporters are calculating their donations per mile. Others are donating specific amounts. Every penny donated makes a difference in the life of a child.

Why is the Nunes Family biking across the USA? "Because we can.... because we want to see our country... because I (Kate) hate cars and don't want to drive across the country again... because we want our daughter to see small towns, meet people who you might not "normally" talk to, smile, wave, have a good time... because it's an adventure... because the only time we really feel "on vacation" is when we are self propelled (hiking, biking or kayaking)... because we want to eat ice cream every day. Mostly, we're thrilled to support our favorite charity, Half the Sky Foundation."  

Nunes Family website updates: http://nunesfamily2006.crazyguyonabike.com Follow along!

Thank you for visiting our Personal Fundraising Page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Don & Gaye Maconi 12/31/2006 $50.00 We've met in Hawaii in 92-95 and in Jax (Thom Tryon's friends). Sorry, meant to donate earlier!  
Sandra 11/2/2006 $50.00 We miss you lots!  
Princess Patty 11/2/2006 $100.00 Thank you for your hearts. 
the Kohler family 8/2/2006 $150.00 It was great meeting you. Thanks for choosing Half The Sky. 
The Manz Family 7/27/2006 $100.00 Awesome trip and congrats to an amazing family! From your pals in the Florida Keys! 
The Adams Family 7/23/2006 $100.00 Congratulations!!!! Great Ride! 
Poliakoff family 7/21/2006 $25.00 What a wonderful gift to all our children-- 
Tracie Dakters 7/20/2006 $10.00 This donation is on behalf of our daughter Maia Ruby, waiting for us in China. 
Anonymous 7/18/2006 $100.00 Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. (China LID 1/16/06) 
Bill Woods 7/18/2006 $50.00 With a daughter from China (Maya age 9) and Chuzhow Work Crew 2001 - Congrats! 
Lynn Cobb 7/18/2006 $60.00 My son Trevor (6 years old) raised this $$ around the neighborhood for you. Way to go Elizabeth!!! 
Leslie Sharpe 7/18/2006 $50.00 Way to go Nunes family! You've made the wait for our daughter in China pass much more quickly. 
Saxton/Bartlett Family 7/17/2006 $150.00 Welcome home!  
bruce n livia 7/15/2006 $50.00 the best journal ever of the best journey ever. 
rapavy 7/13/2006 $100.00 Fantastic job, can't wait to meet you in Poulsbo! The Rapavy Family 
Jenni, Dave and Karen 7/10/2006 $50.00 Fun reading about your adventure. We also ride a triple with our daughter who was born in China. 
Diana, Eric, Jake, & Parker 7/7/2006 $25.00 for the lost daughters & mothers 
Steve G 7/6/2006 $25.00 Great job! 
A. Lau 7/4/2006 $25.00 Way to go! Good luck! 
Bob and Stephanie Sloan, Newcastle, WA 6/27/2006 $100.00 Kate, Ron, and Elizabeth - What an inspiring and touching adventure! Many thanks to you! 
Sheryl Koziarski 6/26/2006 $100.00 Your commitment to the tiny Chinese angels is inspiring.  
Jennifer 6/26/2006 $100.00  
The Vans 6/21/2006 $25.00 Congratulations! Your family is inspiring! 
Charity D. 6/19/2006 $20.00 In honor of my future daughter from China 
Steve and Jan DeSloover 6/15/2006 $100.00 You are an inspiration. 
tlcmurphy 6/15/2006 $50.00 I love what you are doing, and enjoy your webjournal! 
Elaine 6/8/2006 $122.00 Just hoping to make it an even 6K! Keep up the good work. 
Lina 6/5/2006 $50.00 For all of the children in need of families to love them. I'm so proud of you 3! 
Rob, Cindy and Virginia 6/1/2006 $100.00 Keep up the great work- all three of you! It's very inspiring to see what you are doing and you will 
Yanmei Xu Laroche 5/31/2006 $50.00 Solute to you all. God bless you all. How sweet and wonderful ! Thanks ! 
Karen 5/31/2006 $25.00 in honor of Anna from Jiangxi province 
The Huoleys 5/31/2006 $25.00 keep the pedals turning 
Jennifur Condon 5/31/2006 $120.00 In honor of Addison Hailu Condon from Zie, Chloe and Emily 
ellen 5/31/2006 $25.00 for my sweet niece bonnie jiyang and the sisters she left behind 
Linda 5/31/2006 $50.00 You are an inspiration. I am in awe! 
The Kelly Family 5/31/2006 $25.00 Thank you for your efforts on behalf of a very important charity. 
Cook Family 5/28/2006 $50.00 Welcome to KS! Thanks for allowing us to follow your journey.  
Yvonne 5/24/2006 $25.00 Pedal On! Show the Show Me State! 
Kim-Berly 5/22/2006 $50.00 Be sfe & enjoy the journey with your heart! 
Manette 5/18/2006 $50.00 Making such a demanding journey is very inspiring! Thank you for helping these children! 
Sharon 5/18/2006 $15.00 We're soaking in Massachusetts, but you're the heroes! 
Sam Shelton & Family 5/15/2006 $25.00 Wow! We're excited for you and wish you well! 
Sally Goshorn 5/14/2006 $100.00 Loved meeting you in Centreville, MS and all along the Trace. Happy trails! 
Julie 5/10/2006 $100.00 I'm having fun following you along your way. So sorry you won't be coming through a city near me. 
Winter Hope's Mommy 5/10/2006 $100.00 For all the children, everywhere 
N Smith Wong 5/10/2006 $50.00  
Anonymous 5/10/2006 $50.00 Whew! What a ride! With you in spirit....!!!! 
Paige Gault 5/8/2006 $25.00 What an amazing endeavor! You are touching many people! --From Kelly Hick's sister in Utah 
MattLesser 5/1/2006 $25.00 Keep on truck'n, ah, I mean bike'n!! 
Jalan Woodward 4/29/2006 $50.00 I'm enjoying your trip vicariously very much! 
Carol-Lynne & Wayne 4/25/2006 $100.00 Safe travels & blessings to you all! Wish you were coming through Texas! 
Brad and Stacey 4/24/2006 $100.00 Hope the ride is everything you imagined and more! 
Susan 4/21/2006 $25.00 You are an inspirtion. Enjoy your ride. 
M Caruso 4/19/2006 $25.00 Friends of Pam Iacono - good luck! 
Ms. Sylly 4/15/2006 $20.00  
Becky 4/12/2006 $100.00 Best of luck on your journey!! May God keep you safe! 
Panda Institute Chinese School 4/8/2006 $150.00 We support you all the way! 
Shelli Craig 4/7/2006 $50.00  
Juliette 4/7/2006 $50.00 Cheering You On in Texas~The Crowders 
lighthousesandbeer 4/7/2006 $25.00 Go for it!! You can stay with us in Portland, OR! 
Theresa Daly-Wang 4/4/2006 $10.00 I'm in awe of you all - we are thinking of you. Theresa, Larry, Carolyn (Marchdtc) and Claire 
Jan and Dave 4/3/2006 $100.00 Best Wishes for an enjoyable journey from your fans at Black Sheep Winery 
Melonie, Steven, and Tapie Smith 3/29/2006 $50.00 In honor of our treasure from Chongqing...Tapie Eloise Yu Han Smith...the light of our life! 
Lynn Cobb 3/29/2006 $100.00 One of the most inspirational fundraisers (and life challenge) that I've ever seen! 
Liz, Alex, Skylar, and Aleah 3/29/2006 $50.00 Have a wonderful journey!  
Tjeltveit Family 3/28/2006 $100.00 Ride Strong with NO headwind 
Anonymous 3/28/2006 $100.00 Way to go!!!! 
Jen Garofalo 3/28/2006 $50.00 In honor of Katherine QinLi our wonderful daughter 
Eidson Family 3/28/2006 $100.00 In honor of our daughter, Delany Fu Xia. Have a wonderful and safe journey!!!! 
Ann 3/27/2006 $50.00 In honor of my daughter Sarah born in Hohhot & my HTS sponsored child, XiaoXia, in Chengdu  
Kristi Garner 3/27/2006 $25.00 This is truly an awesome thing you are doing! My support is in honor of my waiting child in China. 
Beverly Witt 3/27/2006 $50.00  
Nancy, Marney, Tracy and Sam 3/27/2006 $100.00 Very cool! 
Deanna 3/27/2006 $25.00 God Bless...what a wonderful cause and experience for your family! 
Manuel - Stevens Family 3/27/2006 $50.00 In honor of 2nd daughter from China, who is 2 today. Nunes Family -- you rock! 
The Walz Family 3/27/2006 $25.00 Wishing you a fabulous adventure!! Our daughter Alex was a HTS baby from Shanghai!  
Lori Prehn 3/27/2006 $100.00 Way to go! I would love to do this with my family! 
Tammy Brenn 3/27/2006 $25.00 what fun!! great idea! living life without fear, bless you 
Chris Foroglou 3/25/2006 $50.00 You are INSPIRING! All the Best - Go for it !!  
JoeBorn 3/24/2006 $50.00 Have a great trip, thanks for your efforts for this great cause! 
Seidel Family 3/24/2006 $25.00 What a wonderful & exciting thing you are doing!  
* Total raised online: $4,952.00
Amount raised offline: $11,043.00
Grand Total: $15,995.00
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