AdventureCORPS' 80 FOR HAITI Page
Project summary
Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.
Message from adventurecorps:
AdventureCORPS, Inc., an athlete-run firm producing some of the world's toughest sports events - including the Badwater Ultramarathon and Furnace Creek 508 races in Death Valley - hosted "80 FOR HAITI," a cycling benefit ride for Haiti relief supporting MercyCorps on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The event featured an 80-mile ride along Old Hwy 80 in southeastern San Diego County. It was a beautiful, quiet route with 6090' of elevation gain.
There was an $80 entry fee (minimum donation to ride) and 100% of the entry fees went directly to MercyCorps, one of the most respected relief organizations worldwide.
If you don't want to, or can't, do the actual 80 FOR HAITI ride, but still want to donate, that's great! MercyCorps is happy to accept donations of ANY amount! (And yes, Mercy Corps is happy to receive additional donations AFTER the event took place!)
As international relief efforts continue in Haiti, a Mercy Corps earthquake response team is in Port-au-Prince responding to urgent needs.
Your donation will help families in Haiti recover from the most powerful quake to hit the country in more than 200 years.
MercyCorps relief workers with experience in disaster responses ranging from Hurricane Katrina to the Myanmar cyclone are converging on Haiti from Africa, Asia, and North America.
They're focusing first on the immediate needs -- for water, food, temporary shelter supplies and much more -- and expanding our work to three areas: clean water, post-trauma support for children and job creation.
The needs in Haiti are immense. Its capital lies in ruins, as many as 200,000 may be dead, and survivors are increasingly desperate for food, clean water and shelter. Please give what you can to help families recover.
Follow the latest MercyCorps updates from Haiti at mercycorps.org/haiti.
For all the information about 80 FOR HAITI cycling event, visit www.adventurecorps.com/80/
Thank you!
- Chris Kostman, Chief Adventure Officer, and the entire AdventureCORPS, Inc. Event Production Team
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Recent donations to this page
| Robert | $80 | February 21, 2010 |
| Deavon | $60 | February 19, 2010 |
| Arthur | $90 | February 18, 2010 |
Comments from donors
Way to go, Scott Mayeda!
— Deavon, CA
Congratulations and blessings on everyone who rode and raised funds. The Dominys are proud to support the relief effort by sponsoring Dan and Scott for each of their miles.
— Arthur, CA
Sponsorship of rider Scott Mayeda. If I wasn't currently living in Holland I would be out there with you!
— Ann, CA
Thanks for doing this. You are all stars in my book.
— Nancy, RI
Good Cause...enjoy your ride
— chris, CA
It is my pleasure to make the max. donation. Thanks, Chris for making this happen. See you in Pine Valley. Les Campbell, Cycopath.
— LES, CA
Thanks Chris for taking the lead, you are a wonderful humanitarian. Have a great ride, wish I was there!
— Mary, FL
My prayers are with the victims and the volunteers working for their recovery.
— John, CA
Chris and Liz - You two are awesome for organizing this event! Dave and I will be cheering you all on from Huntsville, Canada! Way to go riders!! Dave Beauch and Alison Jefferson
— Alison, Canada
Thanks to Chris Steussy biking/funraising for Haiti
— christy, CA
On behalf of Cyco-Path Bike Shop (Temecula Ca.) I am donating $10 per rider up to $1000.00.I will also be at the ride to provide sag support. Thanks, Chris for all that you do. Les Campbell
— LES, CA
Thanks AdventureCORPS. I wish I could join the ride.
— Todd, NY
Chris and Liz: Dad and I are very proud of you two for being so caring. We will be thinking of you on the 13th as we ski the trails. Good luck Our thoughts will be with you and good luck in this important endeavour. Cheers from North Bay Ontario Canada
— Shirley, Canada
Thanks for the kick in the butt. Although I have already made two donations with company matching, as you say, we can always do more. I can't convince myself to drive 20 hours round trip to ride for 5 hours and get back for a 2/14 wedding but I would love to be there. -Dennis Henry
— Dennis, CA
Chris - thanks for leading the "do good" efforts and inspiring us all to be engaged and involved.
— Kristin, CO
I'll get in 80 miles closer to home. Thanks for doing this!
— Cathy, CO
San Diego is a long way from Sacramento, so here is just a donation.
— Stephen, CA
Got a broken arm and can't ride, or I would. Here's a donation anyway. --Dog
— Douglas, CA
Hi Chris, good initiative best Thorsten
— Thorsten, Germany
"At the end of the day, you either want or you don't want to know about it. It's a mercy thing - you have to give back. However you do it, you have to give something back. You have to." - Thierry Henry Chris - thanks for doing what you do. Colin and Julie
— Julie, CA
Chris, Thanks for your focus on the needs of the Haiti people. I have found that when you give you will recieve two-fold. I like others have given through other local charities,but Chris you are dead on when you say we can and should do more. It is like being a the 121 mile marker of Badwater and you don't think you can do any more, but you dig deep. We all just need to dig a little deeper. Thanks, David S. Jones
— David S. Jones, TN
The "80 for Haiti" ride doesn't fit my schedule, but since I am riding the Mt. Laguna event in April, I thought I could instead donate $1/mile for that ride...maybe other folks can, too.
— Bruce, AZ
Chris and Adventure Corps.. Thanks for keeping the focus on the Haiti relief effort.. I live in Washington State so I can't make the 80 for Haiti; But here's my 80 for Haiti.. Thanks again..! THRASHER..
— Eric, WA
Best of Luck from Frank McKinney's Caring House Project Foundation!
— Anne, FL
The world never cared about Haiti, beeing one of the poorest countries in the world amid rich neighbouring nations. If we really want to help, we have to support long term projects to stabilize a civil society.
— Wolfgang, Germany
As always, thanks for your passion and for using your powers for good!!
— charlie, NC
Be patient, you will reach your goal! Love & Hugs, Mom & Dad
— Wayne, CA
I live in Buffalo, NY - where it may be cold but we have a warm heart! Go riders, and raise a lot of $$$ for Haiti victims.
— Joseph, NY
I wish my schedule would allow to make the ride but since I can't I hope this small donation helps.
— glen, CA
Have a safe, awesome ride for Haiti! I'll be in SD the weekend before for a conference! Candace Lieber
— Candace, NV
Thanks to all the people at ADVENTURECORPS for making this effort.
— Dennis, CA
Thanks for the nudge. Rather ride but have a wedding to go to.
— Kenneth, CA
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to help.
— lori, CA
Thanks for nudging us to support this cause! It did the trick for me. Here's what I can afford right now. Cheers!
— ANDREW, CA
Sorry I cannot make the ride but I support and applaud your efforts. Best of luck on the 13th. Robert Morris, San Francisco
— Robert, CA
We take for granted so mightily what we have and marvel humbly at the true human spirit surrounding us. Haiti, we are you.
— Tony, NC
Thanks for working so hard on behalf of a great cause Chris!
— Albert, CT
Good Luck!!
— Margaret, CA
Can't make the ride, but it's a great goal.
— Jerry, IL
My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy in Haiti. And to those able to ride in the 80 for Haiti - have a great time and be safe!
— Matthew, MN
Thanks for the opportunity to contribute. David Pacey
— David, Taiwan
We are happy to try to help those with such a catastrophy to deal with!
— donna, CA
This is great Chris ... thanks!... for anyone thinking they are on a budget ... Every little bit helps ... here is our little bit ... if you add a bit it all helps. See you in Death valley! love, Jenny & Emperor Moth!
— Jennifer, CA
Chris, thanks for this opportunity ...
— Judith, CA
Thanks for the opportunity to donate!!
— Daniel, SD
Thanks to AdventureCOPRPS for providing this opportunity to help those in need.
— Michael, CA
Thank you for the opportunity to help.
— Georganna, FL
I'm missing the ride, but what a great idea to raise funds for the people of Haiti.
— Bruce, CA
Thank you Chris and Elizabeth for organizing this event for a much needed cause on such short notice. Good luck in your fund raising.
— steve, CA
