Hi, my name is Rowan,
I am currently attending Hawbridge school, and I am in the 10th grade. I am involved with school clubs, theater, and I am also a Triangle Bikeworks (TBW) Youth Cyclist.
This year, I will be going on a bike tour along the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor with my teammates at Triangle Bikeworks which stretches from Wilmington, NC to Saint Agustine, FL. We’ll start from our home base in Carrboro and bike to Wilmington, and then we will go down the corridor. The trip in total will cover over 770 miles. This is my first year as a cyclist with Triangle Bikeworks and the first time I’ve biked over 15 miles! It's going to be an incredible ride!!!!
I have the opportunity to experience this journey at no cost; however, I have been tasked with raising $300 or more to support my team and allow us to make this incredible journey. As a nonprofit organization, Triangle Bikeworks needs my help to continue to provide these amazing opportunities to kids like me. I would really like to do my part to support TBW and the work they are doing.
That’s why I am reaching out to all of you as my support system. All of you have played some role in shaping me into who I am, and with your continued support, I know I can achieve even greater heights. I am grateful for any and all donations. I would LOVE IT if you would follow along with me on our route on social media. Here are the links where you can see our progress: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support.
~ Rowan
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a National Heritage Area and it was established by the U.S. Congress to recognize the unique culture of the Gullah Geechee people who have traditionally resided in the coastal areas and the sea islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
The Gullah Geechee people are descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo, and Sea Island cotton plantations of the lower Atlantic coast. Many came from the rice-growing region of West Africa. The nature of their enslavement on isolated islands and coastal plantations created a unique culture with deep African origins that are clearly visible in the Gullah Geechee people’s distinctive arts, crafts, foodways, music, and language.
Supporters | |||
Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Durso Family Donor Advised Funds | 08/08/2021 | $1,000.00 | Lee Crites | 07/11/2021 | $257.78 | Bet your butt is sore. So proud of your adventure. Something to tell your grandchildren. But first tell your grandfather. | Lana Pearce | 07/07/2021 | $20.00 | Ashley Freuler | 07/03/2021 | $50.00 | Go Rowan!!!! ❤️ | Tom Watson | 06/30/2021 | $100.00 | Lolly Dunlap | 06/30/2021 | $60.00 | Grandpa and I are so proud of you and excited for you Rowan! | Julia Anthenien | 06/29/2021 | $20.00 | Good luck and have a great ride, Rowan! | Amy Durso | 06/28/2021 | $103.30 | Thank you to this wonderful nonprofit for creating such a meaningful experience & adventure. Way to go Rowan for all your hard preparation work! | Katie Johnston | 06/28/2021 | $20.00 | Go, Rowan!! This is amazing! | Lillian Graning | 06/28/2021 | $103.30 | GO ROWAN!!!! We ❤️ You. | Anne Clark | 06/28/2021 | $26.06 | Have a great trip! | Charity Dunlap | 06/28/2021 | $20.91 | Go Rowan!! So proud of you!! | Tamela Schwerin | 06/28/2021 | $51.80 | Go ROWAN!! | Jessie Craig | 06/28/2021 | $15.00 | Best of luck on your journey, Rowan! You deserve it! | Barbara Fedders | 06/28/2021 | $26.26 | Way to go, Rowan! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures. So proud of you ! | Patrick O'Neil | 06/28/2021 | $20.91 | Barbara DiBattista | 06/27/2021 | $50.00 | Thank you for letting me participate in this exciting adventure. | Courtney & Mark Smith-Tomczak | 06/27/2021 | $100.00 | We are so proud of you. Donald Smith Sr. And Newton Smith are proud of you too and will be cheering for you from the heavens. | Amy Durso | 06/27/2021 | $100.00 | Thanks SnR for this awesome opportunity. Good job Rowan! An adventure you’ll never forget. | Haushalter Family | 06/27/2021 | $50.00 | We are so proud of you Rowan! Enjoy the ride! Ryan, Jamie, Jax, Ray, & Ry | Katy McCullough | 06/27/2021 | $20.91 | Have an awesome trip, Rowan!! | Debra Cunningham | 06/27/2021 | $103.30 | Very excited about this bike trip for Rowan and his teammates! | Kasandra Granger | 06/27/2021 | $20.00 | We are so proud of you Rowan!! Love, The Grangers | Emily Demarest | 06/27/2021 | $50.00 | Love you Row |
Total | $2,389.53 |