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Central Park in Ashland, Ky. became a pit stop along “a very indirect route” between Seattle and Washington D.C. Thursday July 26, 2012 as 21 cyclists pedaled their way through the city as part of the nationwide “Push America Journey of Hope” campaign to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. “We have 21 cyclists and seven crew,” said program manager David Stinnette of Indiana, who explained each rider is a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and represent universities “from all over” including Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Purdue and the University of Tennessee among others. “We will be riding 4,000 miles. We left Seattle on May 31 and arrive in Washington D.C. August 5,” Stinnette said. Tim Preston / The Daily Independent

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July 27, 2012

Just pedaling through

Group biking across America to raise money for people with disabilities

Tim Preston The Independent The Daily Independent Fri Jul 27, 2012, 02:31 PM EDT

ASHLAND — Central Park in Ashland became a pit stop along “a very indirect route” between Seattle and Washington D.C. Thursday as 21 cyclists pedaled their way through the city as part of the nationwide “Push America Journey of Hope” campaign to raise money for people with disabilities.

“We have 21 cyclists and seven crew,” said program manager David Stinnette of Indiana, who explained each rider is a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and represent universities “from all over” including Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Purdue and the University of Tennessee among others.

“We will be riding 4,000 miles. We left Seattle on May 31 and arrive in Washington D.C. August 5,” Stinnette said.

The group is one of three participating in Push America’s major summer campaign to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities, Stinnette said, explaining the other groups launched their tours from San Fransisco and Los Angeles, following separate routes to the nation’s capitol. With roughly 100 riders, Stinnette said Push America has already raised in excess of $670,000 for their cause. Other efforts include Build America, Push Camp, Give-A-Push Weekends, Gear Up Florida and the Push America Challenge.

The group of cyclists who made their way to Central Park for a brief rest in the shade Thursday were heading for Huntington, where a city hall reception was planned, Stinette said.

For more information about Push America, visit pushamerica.org on the Internet or call (704) 504-2400.

TIM PRESTON can be reached at tpreston@dailyindependent.com.

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