"Hey y'all, we are the HSU leadership Bike Ride Across Texas Team! All of this started with one crazy idea for a class...."
Today our team did a number of presentations around Abilene at different elementary schools to raise awareness for child obesity, health, and fitness. Our intro to the kids sounded a little like that sentence at the top. I mean who would've thought that a bike ride across Texas could turn out to be such a great leadership class? One where we get to plan everything, promote a cause, and get actual training in a real situation not just a simulation? Brownie points to our great and creative professor, Dr. Patterson, for that idea! So today we went to Austin, Taylor, and Lee Elementary Schools to do our presentation for the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classes. JT and Josh led us off with the first presentation at Austin; Brandon and Joel followed with the second presentation at Taylor; and Reba (Rebekah) and I (Jacqueline- Jac) did the final presentation at Lee Elementary. The kids loved it! We also made time to take part in the National Bike to School and Work Day ride that Abilene participated in this morning starting at City Hall on Walnut St. In addition, KTAB news came and took footage of us at Austin elementary as well as interviewed Dr. Patterson and Reba. It will be featured tonight at either 6pm or 10pm!! So be watching for us!
Now, with all that behind us, we will begin the second half of our ride across the state tomorrow! Once again, please be praying for our safety over the next few days and continued good health.
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