[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 133 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        JOURNEY OF HOPE CYCLISTS

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                            HON. KEVIN YODER

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 10, 2018

  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Journey of Hope 
cyclists riding over 4,000 miles across the country this summer to 
raise awareness for people living with disabilities.
  In 1987, one man's dream of riding his bike across the country 
inspired the largest fraternal fundraising and awareness event of its 
kind, the Journey of Hope.
  Today, the Journey of Hope consists of three cross-country routes 
covering 32 different states and over 12,000 miles that converge upon 
the U.S. Capitol here in Washington.
  On a typical day, the cyclists ride over 75 miles. However, their day 
is far from over. The remainder of their days are spent visiting local 
groups that support people with disabilities and volunteering in the 
community.
  Next week, the three Journey of Hope teams will arrive at our 
nation's Capital having raised over $665,000 for the disabled.
  Mr. Speaker, I call upon all of us in this body to join with me in 
thanking the Journey of Hope cyclists for their service to the disabled 
community.

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