$2,276.10

The primary goal of 'Friends for Life Bike Rally' is to raise funds to support people living with HIV/AIDS (people who need food, wellness care, peer support, or just to be in a place that is welcoming and safe for them). All the awesomeness that happens prior to, during, and after the event is supplementary.  'Yes, I am doing it' is fine but it isn't that easy. To be able to do this, I'd need to make sacrifices such as less partying, more gymming, raise funds, take a whole week off work to bike come the time, and much more. 

But am I ready and excited? Hell yaaaas. My personal reward out of being part of the bike rally would be being forced into maintaining a fit lifestyle, getting to know like-minded people (273 riders for 2024 have already signed up! OMG!) and making friendships that'd last long given the intense shared experiences during the ride, and most of all the sense of accomplishment that I am able to give back to the community and help people. This is my first year joining the bike rally. Should everything go as planned, I hope to do it year after year as a ritual.

Abhi