Hi there! Thanks for visiting my fundraising page for Flag2GC 2023!!

So, this will be my 3rd year participating in the Flag2GC charity ride. If only I could bring you all along to see what this event is all about!  It's truly amazing.  With 65 miles of off-road riding, this is a 6-8 hour test of one's inner strength and motivation.  Last year  was feared to be the final Flag2GC, but fortunately the stars aligned, and the ride will continue!  And this year, I have persuaded my wife, Kim, to ride along with me (since she also enjoys a good challenge, great views of nature, and a little suffering!).  It will be great to have her along and share the experience together!

In addition to riding my mountain bike 65 miles through the tall pines and grasslands of Northern Arizona on August 6th, I'm hoping to raise at least $1000 for the Marine League Charities.  (https://flag2gc.com/the-charity/) I will be extremely grateful for any amount, small or large, but am encouraging $50 or more if you are able.  You can give with any major credit card and it only takes 30 seconds. 

Thank you for supporting me!

John

On Saturday, August 5th, 200+ brave souls will ride their mountain bikes 65 miles along the Moqui Stagecoach trail that used to connect Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Why? Well, the Flag2GC charity ride has been raising money for the Marine League Charities (MLC) since 1998. Since then, we've raised over $1 million - enabling Toys for Tots (T4T) to provide toys, books, and stocking stuffers to more than 10,000 children in Northern Arizona each year.  In addition to Toys for Tots, proceeds from this event allows MLC to fund the Flagstaff Youth Program, Wounded Marine Program, as well as a Scholarship Fund for Coconino Community College. 

The Marine League Charities is an Arizona not-for-profit charitable corporation organized for the purpose of supporting charities including those organized to assist children of Northern Arizona and those charities benefiting members of the U.S. Armed Forces. 

In accordance with our mission statement, Marine League Charities (MLC) supports and funds the following local charities:

· Flagstaff Community Toys for Tots 

· Flagstaff Youth Program

· Wounded Marine Program

· Marine Relief

· Coconino Community College Scholarship Fund

• Harry donated $150.00 July 19, 2023 ... "Good luck John!"
• Christopher & Christina Geheran donated $120.00 July 14, 2023 ... "Good Luck!"
• Digital-X donated $100.00 August 2, 2023 ... "Just keep pedaling!"
• Doris donated $100.00 July 25, 2023 ... "Have a great ride - Doris"
• anonymous donated $100.00 July 23, 2023 ... "Good luck!"
• Jane Robertson donated $100.00 July 23, 2023 ... "Enjoy and be safe and remember one special Marine is proud of you."
• Peg and Dad donated $100.00 July 20, 2023 ... "Be safe, have fun, and enjoy the views! Proud of you and Kim..XO"
• Trav donated $100.00 July 20, 2023 ... "Good luck buddy! I'd love to get back into shape and ride this with you some year. Be safe and have fun!!!"
• The Ramseys donated $50.00 August 2, 2023 ... "It will be a great ride.. have fun!!"
• The Loeff’s donated $50.00 July 31, 2023
• your favorite sister? donated $50.00 July 27, 2023 ... "love you! be safe! charge your phone! "
• EJP donated $50.00 July 26, 2023 ... "Good luck. "
• Chris Reidy donated $50.00 July 24, 2023 ... "Sounds like an awesome ride! Watch out for those sneaky tree roots!"
• anonymous donated $50.00 July 21, 2023 ... "Good luck John!"
• Mitch Klann donated $50.00 July 21, 2023 ... "Keep the marriage strong and ride on!"
• Stephen Schauer and Karen Moore donated $50.00 July 14, 2023
• Favorite sister donated $25.00 August 1, 2023 ... "Woooo!"
• Andy Sink donated $20.00 August 2, 2023