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Frederick Ballo

Independent Challenge 2024

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It takes a sense of adventure and the ability. As this ambitious plan comes closer to departure time, now is the time for you to know.

Please support my personal effort to raise funds and awareness for sustainable climate solutions and active transportation while riding across The United States in 2024!


I'm joining the fight for our planet’s future by challenging myself physically and raising funds — but I need YOUR HELP! Some days it can be hard to know how you can help in this cause, but by supporting my efforts right now, you will truly make a difference.

Since March 2020, I've been considering crossing the United States by the use of a touring bicycle. The bicycle has been my primary mode of transportation since 2012. I've been researching the best way to cross the country with the help from Adventure Cycling Association . As the trip progresses, I'll be posting updates on this adventure using Ko-fi: Commutercyclist76. Also I'll be using a second hand Novara, Randonne touring bicycle, my personal gear and set out from California on this solo adventure! All of my social media links will be listed at the bottom of this page.

Climate change affects all of us. It impacts public health crises, natural disasters, leads to economic downturns, and so much more. More than ever, people like us need to come together and work toward a sustainable, green future. I’m taking personal action by raising crucial funds to support organizations who are putting sustainability issues at the forefront of their mission. A great way that you too can help create meaningful, lasting change is to support my fundraising for Climate Ride!

I'm putting substantial effort into this cause by training for a multi-day, long-distance physical feat, and by raising money that will be granted to non-profit organizations that I really believe in. These beneficiaries are: 

1. Climate Ride and Climate Ride Environmental Justice Action Grants 

2. National Parks Conservation Association  

3. Yosemite Conservency

Your generous donation will help my beneficiaries work to turn the tide, build the green economy, advocate for vulnerable communities, and secure our energy future.

You can make a secure online donation today by clicking on the 'Support Me' button. You'll automatically receive an acknowledgment, and I will be notified by email of your generous support.

Thank you for your help — you’re part of the positive change we so desperately need!

P.S. Climate Ride events are unique and life-changing experiences. Their organization delivers millions of dollars in grants each year to other nonprofits in the fields of bike advocacy, conservation, and climate solutions around the U.S. To sign up for your own amazing Climate Ride experience, you can check out their events list here!

Thank you for your help! - Frederick  

Instagram: commutercyclist YouTube: commutercyclist76 Ko-fi: Commutercyclist76

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