-Blog post by Reed Sandridge in Washington, D.C. Seven years ago Winston Duncan started an amazing organization that would send bicycles to needy individuals in Africa. Now in and of itself this is a tremendous idea and a worthy endeavor, but what makes it extra special is Winston. You see he was only 10 years [...]
Posts Tagged ‘bikes’
Week 50 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Wheels to Africa
Posted in Volunteering, tagged Africa, bicycles, bikes, ideas, inspiring, leaders, nonprofits, students, transportation, volunteering, volunteers on January 17, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Week 37 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Solar Decathlon
Posted in Volunteering, tagged bicycling, bikes, competition, energy, energy efficiency, future, living, solar, transportation, volunteering, volunteers, Washington DC on October 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
-Blog post by Reed Sandridge of Washington, D.C. Before I share this blog entry with you, I want to wish my father a very happy birthday today – he turns 71! I love you dad! Bikes parked at the WABA Bike Valet When I visit a city I try to see it by foot or [...]
Week 19 of Reed’s Year of Volunteering: Bike DC
Posted in Food & Beverage, Volunteering, tagged bicycles, bikes, biking, cycling, DC, holidays, Memorial Day, nonprofits, remembering, volunteering, washington on May 31, 2011 | 1 Comment »
-Blog post by Reed Sandridge of Washington, DC This post was supposed to be put up yesterday – sorry. I was out volunteering and got behind. Yesterday was Memorial Day – a day when we remember those who have served our country. I took some time to think about my family members who have served [...]
Day 350 – Natalie J.
Posted in Gave the money to someone else, tagged $10, bikes, DC, Dupont, exercise, gym, jobs, night, washington on December 18, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I am constantly trying to find new places to give my $10 away. I was walking over to my gym the other day, a walk that I have made far too infrequently these days, when I realized that I had never given my money away there. It’s a little weird to go up to someone [...]
Day 299 – Ian D. and Ben B.
Posted in Food & Beverage, Transportation, tagged $10, bikes, college, cycling, DC, internships, jobs, trails, washington on October 29, 2010 | 3 Comments »
One thing I did not do enough of this summer is ride my bike. I meant to meet up with Mark E. from Day 132 and go for a ride. He is an avid rider and offered several times to meet up. I did manage to get out a few weeks ago though and took [...]
Day 198 – Alexander L.
Posted in Transportation, tagged $10, bikes, cycling, DC, history, taxi, tourism, transportation, washington on July 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »
So my first two days at work are in the history books. I am still in orientation mode, but I can tell you that this organization is full of talent. The WWF is doing really meaningful work around the world. Please visit their website to learn more about their 19 priority areas. I am still [...]
Day 65 – Stephen S.
Posted in Alcohol, Food & Beverage, tagged $10, bicycle, bikes, courrier, DC, messenger, washington on February 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Stephen has been a bike messenger in DC for two years. Prior to that, he studied sociology at George Washington University. It was not too cold when I met up with Stephen, however, the wind was blowing a little and there was a lot of snow and ice on the streets and sidewalks. Both [...]
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