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Sponsorships
One of the lessons that students learn from the BRAT experience is that
successful, complex projects don't just happen. They require a lot
of thought, planning, and work. Among the issues that have to be
analyzed and decided upon are necessary resources. In the case of
the Bike Ride Across Texas, bicycles, lodging, transportation and
gasoline, food, promotional materials, equipment, spare parts, and other
necessities need to identified and secured.
The support of a number of individual and corporate sponsors from the
first three years have allowed us to secure a lot of the "big" things that
we need for the ride. Most of our riders have their own bicycles,
however we have also been able to secure three road bikes for current
and future students. We've purchased two bicycle racks and a
Garmin gps unit with funds raised on previous trips. Recent
donations have supplied us with additional pedals, a speedometer unit,
tire repair kits, and cycling jerseys for upcoming rides. Biketown
in Abilene continues to help supply us with spare tubes and tires for
our rides--their support has been exceedingly wonderful and generous.
We view the rides as grand adventures. As such, we have been very
comfortable camping out in church gyms, fellowship halls, Sunday School
rooms, and even a nursery. We have also been hosted by hotels, bed and
breakfasts, cabins, and family homes. Our hosts have been been
nothing but welcoming and gracious. We truly appreciate the
support of all of our sponsors.
We are looking for individuals and organizations to help us with
upcoming rides. From warm places to stay on the route to
financial contributions, we depend on the assistance of others to make
these trips into realities. Check back here for ways to make a
tax-deductible donation to our upcoming BRAT adventure or send an email
to pattersn@hsutx.edu to help
provide additional assistance.
Bike Ride
Across the States 2016 - Mexico to Canada
Sponsors
and Supporters |
Abilene, Texas |
Houston/Katy, Texas |
Abilene, Texas |
Wood-Good-Elfvin
Family
Grand
Marais, Minnesota |
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Josh and
Rachel Klapak
Enid,
Oklahoma |
York, Nebraska |
Bondred Derr
Del Rio, Texas |
Watertown, South Dakota |
Tara Scott
Duncan, Oklahoma |
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Phyllis Fritz
Clay Center,
Kansas |
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And many other
friends and family members! |
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