Current Amount Raised: $9,750.00 + $0.00 per mile
This will be my 11th year riding Christian Encounter Ranch’s (CER) Agony Ride. In past years, I have shared that: 1) CER is a worthy cause that supports youth who have hit rock bottom—abused, surrounded by bad influences, failed by the system, or made difficult choices. 2) CER and its staff use your donations wisely to support these children. They receive no government funding. During lean times, the staff made personal sacrifices, and in recent years they have been able to grow the program because of your donations and support. 3) CER has an over 80% success rate. Their goal is not only for students to graduate from high school, but also to become contributing leaders in our communities. CER continues to support them until age 25 through its transition houses and staff. 4) CER is Christian-based, and students are taught faith by example. The hope is that these children will choose to accept help along a Christ-led path. However, CER accepts and helps youths of all faiths and not all who succeed come to believe in Christ. 5) The Agony Ride is CER’s major fundraiser. They accept no government funding. 6) I grew up in a financially poor, single-parent home and personally know people who could have been these students, but there was no CER for them. 7) My mom taught me to be grateful and to volunteer. No matter how poor we are or what difficulties life places in our path, there are always others who are less fortunate.
With each Agony Ride, I learn more about the areas of my life that still need work. Over the past year, I have been in physical therapy, addressing the wear and strain that have built up over time and relearning how to walk properly. It takes both physical and mental strength—and above all, it depends on God. For God to accept me as I am,
Please sponsor these youth and my ride. As I ride, it is these students and interns who encourage and support the riders. While I ride and you sponsor, we show them that they are loved and that their lives are worthwhile. Please also pray that there will be no fires or smoke while we train and during the 2026 ride.
Thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement! Message me if you would like to join the ride or help SAG (support the riders)!
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2025: 183 miles, $19,208.00 raised
2024: 223 miles, $27,550.39 raised
2023: 190 miles, $14,561.20 raised
2022: 176 miles, $11,284.07 raised
2021: 140 miles, $8,502.00 raised
2020: 217 miles (virtual), $8,174.35 raised
2019: 212 miles, $6,510.50 raised
2018: 202 miles, $6,926.69 raised
2017: 190 miles, $4,476.50 raised
2016: 110 miles, $1,796.00 raised
Ride on !....grandma,