Fighting Human Trafficking

Chains Breaking Chains: Fundraiser against Human Trafficking Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Help Raise Hope for 27 million enslaved     + [ Donate ] +     Fighting Human Trafficking Bikers Breaking The Chains of Modern Day Slavery Dear , On September 3th of this year, I will leave on a 5,000 mile solo motorcycle trip from Houston to Key West, to Washington, D.C. and back.  The impetus behind this trip is to raise funds to combat Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery in the United States and around the globe. My goal this year is to raise $5,400.00, my goal this year is to raise $5,400.00, for the Not For Sale Campaign, and Houston's Redeemed Ministries, which are non-profits engaged in spreading awareness about slavery and human trafficking.  They also work closely with local organizations in rescuing victims, along with sheltering and education initiatives that allow them to rebuild their lives. During the trip I will blog daily, post photos of the trip, and you will be able to track my progress via a satellite link up through my blog. Today I am asking you to consider joining my efforts to raise funds and awareness to help the 27,000,000 victims of Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery, and to keep this number from growing.  You can do so in a couple of ways: [ NOTE: none of the funds raised are used to pay for my trip.  All donations are made directly through the recipients web sites ] i) you can become a ride supporter by making a donation to the Not For Sale Campaign or Redeemed Ministries in Houston; ii) you can also support the trip and its purpose with your prayers. iii) you can spread the word, and share this message with 27 of your closest friends, getting them to commit support and tell 27 more If you choose help me raise funds for the Not For Sale Campaign or Redeemed Ministries of Houston, or support me in prayer during this trip, please click on this Donation Link While my goal this year is to raise $5,400.00, smashing this target into 27,000,000 pieces would be a dream come true. Thank you for considering helping in this effort.   - Carlos  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to 27 friends  Copyright © 2011 Chains Breaking Chains, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail as part of the anti-slavery efforts that you have expressed interest in. Our mailing address is: Chains Breaking Chains 309 Drew St Houston, Texas 77006 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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The Bolivar Peninsula: Tribute to Old Friends

I had had this ride in mind for a good while. I have forgotten when the last time was that I had been to Galveston and to the Bolivar peninsula. All I know is that it was before hurricane Ike struck the Texas gulf coast. It was before those images of waves crashing against the Galveston seawall were broadcast on TV, rising like mythical water giants reaching for the sky. It was before the day I rode in my car to work and listened to a woman on the radio, as she called in from Bolivar peninsula, saying that she could no longer leave her home because Rollover pass was under water, but that she trusted God to keep her safe on the second floor of the home. It was after so many hours were spent in front of the television, watching the aftermath of Ike unfold before our eyes and wondering, what it was that we were not seeing. [more ...]

Bucefalo: A New Begining

I have been away from serious riding for a few months. But now I am back. To Him be all the praise. He has seen me through another season. Click on the Title so read the story.

The Mississippi Journey : Days 1-3

Finally, after weeks of editing photos and getting my notes from my journal, the first 3 days of this journey are now on my website.

RedBull

RedBull, originally uploaded by JadeRider.

One of the many great pieces shown at the Houston Galleria as past of Art of the Can Expo

Day 1: The Memphis Ride

Day 1
Its about five pm and I am in Natchitoches eating meat pie and dirty
rice at Papa's Bar & Grill. This is almost the end of a 260 mile ride
and while Fleetwood Mac blares in the baxk I reflect on a day that
started at 7 am. After breakfast I loaded up Hidalgo and waited for
Joe and Adelina to come by the house to see me off, along with Sandra.
I left just before nine and traveled east first and then North. Part
of the trip took me near Vidor and Jasper, and as I avoided those spot
I reflected on the long legacy of the sins of a few.
Two of the highlights of the day have to be the 40 mile ride through
the forests that lead to Hemphill, and the rookerie on the Louisiana
side of the Sabine river. What a testament to God's creative hands.
I am blessed today whith Him riding along, providing unforeseen
surprises and feeling His love in my life.