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Eureka to San Francisco Area Bicycle Trip 2024

areinicke — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:37:33 +0000

WeGetWater.org

Eureka to San Francisco Area Bicycle Trip 2024

June 20-28 2024

Challenge Yourself, Change the World!

Join WeGetWater.org on this challenging 335 mile road bike adventure from Eureka to the San Francisco Area. This epic 7-8 day bicycle ride includes:

Pedaling through the redwoods along Avenue of the Giants
Outstanding coastal scenery of Mackerricher and Manchester State Beaches
The coastal sand dunes of Bodega, and scenic Marin County and Bay Area!

This Bike Trip benefits WeGetWater.org (WGW) and their mission to provide clean drinking water to the world’s poorest villages. All participants are asked to give a $1,000.00 suggested donation to WeGetWater.org. WGW uses 100% of all donations to fund water projects. This fundraiser will be directed toward a village in Ghana. We have completed 17 wells so far…on our way to 100!

Because of the challenging nature of this trip, only experienced cyclists in very good condition will be considered for this trip. We will probably not have a support vehicle for this trip unless one of us arranges something with a friend between now and June. This means we need to carry everything with us for the trip, buying food and meals along the way. The group that comes together will decide if we are staying in a hotel every night or if we will primarily camp along the way. I personally prefer camping with a hotel room utilized every few nights or when it rains.

Our typical daily ride will start early with a self supplied breakfast and cover 50-65 miles leaving time for enjoying side trips along the way. These excursions may include hikes in the redwoods, along rivers or to swim in waterfalls.

Itinerary: The specific itinerary is a work in progress subject to change along the way. We will be riding southward typically 50-65 miles per day for about 7-8 days. We have an extra day built into the itinerary just in case. This gives us flexibility as we travel to enjoy some side trips. Participants must be ok with this flexibility, be committed to staying together as we ride and be ok with group decisions as we go. Typically consensus is easily found on trips like this but ultimately all participants must be willing to follow the direction of the group leader, Aaron Reinicke.

Thursday June 20

Meet in Eureka – overnight in hotel there

Friday June 21

Ride to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Includes 13 miles along Avenue of Giants (AoG) (52 miles)

Saturday June 22

Redwoods along AoG and Richardson Grove State Park (48 miles)

Sunday June 23

Standish-Hickey State Park Rec Area, Mackerricher Beach

State Park (MBSP) (40 miles)

Monday June 24

Beautiful coastal scenery MBSP to Manchester State Beach (MSB) (42 miles)

Tuesday June 25

MSB to Bodega Dunes State Beach (BDSB) (65 miles)

Wednesday June 26

BDSB → Samuel P Taylor State Park (SPTSP) (41 miles)

Thursday June 27

SPTSP → Oakland Int’l AIrport (47 miles)

Friday June 28

Extra Day?

Expenses (Estimated/person)

In addition to the $1,000 suggested donation:

Transportation: Each participant will be responsible for their travel costs and arrangements to and from the bicycle trip. Some participants may choose to travel together if it works for their schedules.

Accommodations: A discussion will be had among participants if this will be a motel trip or primarily a camping trip with a night or two in motels along the way. If we share hotel rooms, the cost would probably be $75-125/night per person. Camping could be as inexpensive as $10-15/person per night.

Food: All of these expenses are yours. Aaron typically packs enough food for simple breakfasts and snacks for the entire trip. We will make a lunch stop each day along the way. Dinner in a restaurant will probably coincide with the evening stop at the motel or campsite.

Mandatory Qualifying Steps for Eureka to San Francisco Area Bike Trip

Love Adventure
Register and make the suggested donation of $1,000 here. After you make this $1,000 donation, please email us at info@WeGetWater.org and inform us that you have done so.
Take lots of bike rides (with elevation gain) leading up to this challenging event
Complete and submit Application and Liability Release Form
Complete the qualifying overnight bike to be scheduled in May 2024
Print out Packing List

The suggested donation is $1,000.00 per person. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to building a well in a village without clean water. You may also choose to raise this donation and/or additional funds for this worthy project by creating a personal fundraiser and getting sponsorships from family and friends. You can do this at WeGetWater.org/fundraise. If you do privately fundraise this way, email us right away at info@WeGetWater.org and let us know.

Availability is limited, so contact us if you have any questions. Join us if you are ready to challenge yourself and change yet another village with the gift of clean water for generations to come.

“Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.”

– John Muir

Zimbabwe Wells Project 2024

areinicke — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:37:32 +0000

It’s that time of year again… time for building a well to provide clean water for more Lemba villages in Zimbabwe. Last May many of us Walked for Water on Mission Bay in San Diego. Our combined efforts resulted in a well in two different villages for our Jewish brothers and sisters. How many wells can we drill this year?

Because of the ongoing monthly generosity of just five people, we have a head start on this year’s project. We want to do at least three wells this year. Just over half of this year’s first well has already been committed!

What you can do to support our efforts this year:

Make a one time donation by clicking here
Join The Source, our monthly giving community here
Send this link out by text, email, or social media and encourage your friends to jump in.
Send this link to your family making this a shared family project.
Support Aaron Reinicke and other bicycle riders as they bike through the Redwoods from Eureka south to the Bay Area to support this 2024 Zimbabwe Wells Project. You can join us as a rider, van driver or financial supporter. More info here.
Come Saturday, June 15 at 10:30am to Kerilat Ariel (KA) and hear Aaron Reinicke share more fully about WeGetWater.org and the Zimbabwe Project.

Challenge Yourself, Change the World!

May 6th, Giant Pumpkin Growers Fundraiser

areinicke — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:44:27 +0000

Hello my name’s James Fredricks and I’m partnering with WeGetWater to raise money to build water wells for people without access to clean water. I personally use water to grow giant pumpkins and I’m inviting anyone who donates to wegetwater.org through this fundraising page to come to the Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar! Some of the best giant pumpkin growers in the Southern Part of the state will be teaching how to grow one of these backyard monsters! The event will be held on May 6th at 9:30 am at Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway. Free world class giant pumpkin seeds will be handed out to all attendees along with a few other fun raffle surprises.Come learn one of the most unique and fun hobbies in the world, help provide those in need with clean water, and meet some amazing people at the same time! Suggested donation is $100. 100% of your donation goes to providing water wells for people without access to clean water.

May 7, 5K Mitzvah Walk for Water at Crown Point on Mission Bay

areinicke — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:34:13 +0000

Join us on May 7 to put a well in the Jewish village of Gweru in Zimbabwe. Let’s walk for clean water so our people of Gweru won’t have to make the 10K trek for dirty water.

About this event

Each of us will be sacrificing a little time and money so Gweru will have clean fresh water in their own village! This will improve health, save lives and give them more valuable time and energy for school, family and earning a livelihood. Join us and

“Challenge Yourself, Change the World!”

Date and Time

Sunday May 7th, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST

Location

Crown Point on Mission Bay

Oct 19-23, 2023 Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim Day Hike

areinicke — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:54:32 +0000

Join WeGetWater.org on this challenging bucket-list adventure for a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hiking trip in iconic Grand Canyon National Park. We will do this 46 mile challenge over three days with a rest day in between at the North Rim. This adventure is only for those in extremely fit condition. Note that since we will be sleeping in a lodge on the North Rim, our packs for our 2 long day hikes will be relatively light.

Please note this event may be canceled if the weather is deemed too severe. Because of the challenging nature of this hike, only experienced hikers in very good condition will be considered for this trip.

All participants are asked to give a $1,000 suggested donation to WeGetWater.org. WGW uses

100% of all donations to bring clean water to villages around the world without clean water.

Itinerary

Thursday, Oct 19, 2023

Depart San Diego very early and drive 8 hours to South Rim Grand Canyon and stay overnight on the South Rim. Plan to go to sleep early!

Friday, Oct 20

Hike 21 miles to the North Rim starting at 3:30am. First light will be about 6:00am. Make sure your headlamp batteries are fresh! We will stay overnight at Kaibab Lodge on the North Rim.

Saturday, Oct 21

Rest day and tour of North Rim with easy walks along North Rim view point trails. Overnight again at Kaibab Lodge.

Sunday, Oct 22

Hike 24 miles to South Rim. We will start very early, well before light. When we finish on South Rim we will immediately drive to San Diego (or at least part way and finish drive on Monday)

Monday, Oct 23
- - Finish driving to San Diego if necessary.

Expenses (estimated/person)

In addition to the $1,000 suggested donation…

Transportation: We are planning to take private vehicles to and from the Grand Canyon. All participants (except vehicle owners) will pay an equal share of the gasoline expense. This is very hard to estimate (many unknown factors).

Gas expense both ways…	$130?/person
Entrance fee to the Grand Canyon	$25/car
Van tour of North Rim on Rest day (October 21, 2023)	$50/person

Private Room if available:	$300.00
Shared Room, private queen bed:	$150.00
Shared Room, shared queen bed:	$75.00

No private rooms available
Shared Room, private bed (various sizes and options)~$70.00/night Shared Room, shared bed (if available) probably somewhat less	$150.00
Shuttle to and from North Rim trailhead to Kaibab Lodge$50/person Possible Additional Hotel Stay on Sunday,October 22, 2023	$100/person

Food

All of these expenses are yours. More specific logistics will be shared after registration. Most of your food must be packed before leaving on the trip. Two full meals and snacks should get you across the canyon! Some sandwiches and other food can be purchased on the North Rim for return hike. (No cooking will be done on the trail.)

Mandatory Qualifying Steps for Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Day Hike Trip

Love Adventure
Register and make the suggested donation of $1,000 here. After you make this $1,000 donation, please email us at info@WeGetWater.org and inform us that you have done so.
Take lots of hikes (with elevation gain) leading up to this challenging event
Complete and submit Application and Liability Release Form
Complete 2 qualifying hikes to be scheduled (mid-March and mid-April)
Print out Packing List

Availability is limited, so contact us if you have any questions. Join us if you are ready to challenge yourself and change yet another village with the gift of clean water for generations to come.

“Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.”

– John Muir

Email us at info@WeGetWater.org with any questions.

Cancel Church for Clean Water

areinicke — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:49:22 +0000

On Sunday, January 1, 2023 Park Hill Church in San Diego canceled their services and instead encouraged their people to get out in the community and support 1 of 4 non profits in the area.

WeGetWater is grateful to be one of the chosen ones of Park Hill’s generosity!

The church organized a hike of Iron Mountain and just under $2000 was raised for our latest well in Kenya.

Thanks to all of you who donated and those who braved the rain to participate!

Classrooms for Clean Water!

areinicke — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:51:46 +0000

Recently the 3rd graders of room 10 at Fletcher Hills Elementary School were challenged by their teacher Stacy Bartlett to donate money toward a well in Kenya.

They responded by baking cookies, doing chores for grandma, giving away their birthday money among other acts of generosity.

The total was a whopping $467.36!

If 20 other classrooms jump in and were as successful, another well could be built just from these efforts.

Then another village would be changed for generations to come.

Way to inspire us room 10!

Dr. Richard Hyong-Do Lee Memorial Well

areinicke — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 21:29:01 +0000

$5,500 raised in memory of Richard Lee to transform a village in Kenya.

Dr. Richard Hyong-Do Lee

March 25, 1958 – October 12, 2022

A message from Aaron J. Reinicke, We Get Water.

Richard Lee, a physician in New Hampshire for the past 30 years, was a dear friend of mine and WeGetWater.org. His unexpected and premature death was a shock. In the too short 1 ½ years I knew him, I came to quickly know we were a lot alike. We enjoy the outdoors and pushing ourselves to be fit physically, relationally and spiritually. We hiked rim to rim in the Grand Canyon with a small group to raise money for a well in Africa and he contributed greatly to that project.

Richard was a very committed family man to his wife Soojin, their son Isaiah, their daughter Sylvie, her husband Kyle and their two children Yenna and Junoh.

The first well project to honor Richard’s memory was in the country of Kenya where he made several mission trips to serve those in need. This is consistent with his passion to help others, his inherent kindness, and his lifelong faith in Christ. His life was a living example of the Bible verse Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ”.

October 15th, 5K Walk for Water at Crown Point on Mission Bay

areinicke — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:34:11 +0000

Join us on October 15th for a 5K Walk for Water at Crown Point on Mission Bay. Let’s walk for clean water so others don’t have to walk for dirty water!

About this event

Join us for the 5K and let’s put a well in Rwanda and Ghana. Kuri, the Reinicke’s adopted Ethiopian daughter, regularly carried dirty water long distances back to her village when she was only 4 years old. On October 15th, we are doing the 5K for clean water so other children won’t have to walk for dirty water. Join us and

“Challenge Yourself, Change the World!”

Date and Time

Sat October 15, 2022, 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM PST

Location

Crown Point on Mission Bay

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Day Hike

areinicke — Tue, 17 May 2022 17:07:45 +0000

Tyler, Michael, Kyle, Aaron, Daniel and Richard.

1 day, 21 miles, 6 men, $4,325 for Kenyan well.