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I WOULD BIKE 4,000 MILES: Cyclist builds homes for families in need

Abstract:
A University student will bike 4,000 miles across the nation this summer to help families affected by the mortgage crisis build new homes.

"I have a lot of encouragement," said Adam Nubern, a senior from Statesboro. "It's not about me going through a temporary moment of pain, but about families needing a home and a place to have relationships....

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CoastalDawg

posted 4/09/09 @ 11:03 AM EST

What an AWESOME young man; I salute him and feel pride for his being a Bulldog! Could the R & B not publish a way to send some contribution to him for his efforts? That way more people will have the opportunity to share by proxy in his ride. God bless you and keep you safe as you spend your summer on behalf of others. THAT is what our country is all about, not all these government sponsored bailouts for the rich and famous, not a takeover of private corporations. The spirit that this young man is exhibiting IS the spirit that built America. Thank you for continuing in that vein.
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Adam

posted 4/14/09 @ 10:56 AM EST

Originally posted by

CoastalDawg

 What an AWESOME young man; I salute him and feel pride for his being a Bulldog! Could the R & B not publish a way to send some contribution to him for his efforts? That way more people will have the opportunity to share by proxy in his ride. God bless you and keep you safe as you spend your summer on behalf of others. THAT is what our country is all about, not all these government sponsored bailouts for the rich and famous, not a takeover of private corporations. The spirit that this young man is exhibiting IS the spirit that built America. Thank you for continuing in that vein.




Thanks so much for your encouragement! You can donate to bike and build my going to www.bikeandbuild.org. At the home page, click on "Donate" on the left panel. Then insert my name, or fellow Dawg Rebecca Carter in the drop down box. Thanks!
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Nikki Lewis

posted 4/09/09 @ 12:27 PM EST

ADAM!!! I am so proud of you! this is a great thing you're doing and you'll be in my prayers during your travels! Love & Miss You! :-) Stay Amazing!
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Sarah

posted 4/09/09 @ 4:37 PM EST

Way to represent the Dawgs, Adam! I participated in Bike and Build in its inaugural year as senior at UGA. In addition to writing letters to family members, two of my teammates and I fundraised together throughout Athens. Things that worked: going door to door throughout the community and telling them what you are doing and asking for support (also a great way to get cookies and lemonade), approaching local businesses like Earthfare and Hodgesons for support (they let us put jars on their counters with blurbs about what we were doing and asking for donations), writing to REM and their manager and asking for help (these guys love to support things in Athens and people in Athens trying to do great things - they helped us out). Good luck with your trip. It will be an amazing, life-changing experience!
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Adam

posted 4/14/09 @ 11:00 AM EST

Originally posted by

Sarah

 Way to represent the Dawgs, Adam! I participated in Bike and Build in its inaugural year as senior at UGA. In addition to writing letters to family members, two of my teammates and I fundraised together throughout Athens. Things that worked: going door to door throughout the community and telling them what you are doing and asking for support (also a great way to get cookies and lemonade), approaching local businesses like Earthfare and Hodgesons for support (they let us put jars on their counters with blurbs about what we were doing and asking for donations), writing to REM and their manager and asking for help (these guys love to support things in Athens and people in Athens trying to do great things - they helped us out). Good luck with your trip. It will be an amazing, life-changing experience!


Thanks so much for the advice on how to raise more money. Could you please tell me how to get the address or any contact information for REM?
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Kate Westervelt

posted 4/09/09 @ 5:28 PM EST

Adam! You are an inspiration to so many. Good luck! You are light in the midst of such a dismal economic situation.
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