As one of the top causes of death in America, Alzheimer’s is an incurable disease that is predicted to affect 1 in every 85 Americans by the year 2050. Fijis Across America was one advocacy event that aimed to educate and promote awareness for this disease last summer. However, we are still fighting and there [...]
Mitch White, Chaz Vittitow, Jordan Minton, Justin Cave, Tyler Jury and Wade Haga were recently named Kentucky Colonels. Kentucky Colonels are appointed by the sitting Governor and a Secretary of State. While every Colonel is appointed with this distinct honor for different reasons, the organization recognizes strength of character, leadership and dedication to the welfare [...]
They made it! Friday, the Fijis Across America reached Yorktown, Va on schedule. The journey started on May 25 and 3,200 miles and 55 days later, the men arrived in Yorktown with their front wheels in the Atlantic Ocean! More importantly, they raised over $40,000 for Alzheimer’s research thus far. Their mission is not over [...]
Fijis Across America will conclude their 3,200 mile trek across the US Friday when they arrive in Yorktown, VA. Visit their website to individual rider’s blogs, see pictures and videos. Congratulation guys!
FIJIs Across America continues to receive media coverage for its fund raising for Alzheimer’s research. Today the group was featured on WBKO News at 6:00PM, Bowling Green’s ABC affiliate.
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