Pedaling with Purpose: My 10-Year Journey with Braking Aids.
Ten years. A decade of riding, of pushing through every mile, of carrying the stories of those we ride for in my heart. This journey is more than just a physical challenge—it is a testament to resilience, to love, and to the unwavering fight against HIV/AIDS.
My story begins in Kenya, in the heart of Kibera, one of the largest slums in Africa. It was there, at KICOSHEP, a nonprofit serving those impacted by HIV/AIDS, that my purpose took root. I walked alongside nurses administering home-based care, witnessing the devastating toll of this disease. I carried children on my back, their tiny hands clutching onto me as their parents battled for survival. I saw grandmothers left to raise a generation, their eyes heavy with sorrow yet filled with determination.
At KICOSHEP, we pioneered rapid HIV testing, created income-generating programs, and nurtured an orphanage for those left behind. But it never felt like enough. The need was overwhelming. The suffering, immeasurable.
Then, one day, I stumbled upon a cycling event and saw a banner with the HIV/AIDS symbol. That moment changed everything. I discovered Braking AIDS Ride, a community of warriors on wheels, using their strength to fuel a mission so close to my heart.
For ten years, I have ridden. I have pedaled through pain, through exhaustion, through moments of doubt—because I know what’s at stake. I ride for those who cannot. I ride for the mothers, the fathers, the children, the communities forever altered by this disease. I ride because I believe in a world where HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence but a chapter of the past.
This year, my commitment has taken a new form. In Arizona, I am launching a clinic to serve behavioral health clients, including those living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My mission continues beyond the bike, extending into the very fabric of care and support that so many desperately need..Donate on this link - https://www.give.classy.org/rideforehope
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O yes it does! Supporting the End of ids during the pride march in New York with friends who do the Braking Aids Ride with me, and cycle 300 miles to fund raise for Housing Works.
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Posing with the Team CANDY SAMPLES in Manhattan New York, after the annual Aids Walk. Candy Samples, is one of the most beautiful and extra ordinary leader advocate I know.
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