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Cyclists in central Illinois will
hold the second annual cycling fundraiser for a Guatemalan orphanage founded by
a local Illinois couple. The “Hop on for Hope” ride raises money for Village of
Hope, which cares for special-needs orphans, including those with HIV/AIDS.
After adopting two children from
Guatemala, Tom and Amy West Block decided to relocate from Illinois to that
country to help other children there. In addition to their Guatemalan children,
the couple also has four biological children, one adopted from Ethiopia, and
two adopted from Texas.
Dick West, Amy West Block’s father,
hoped that his cycling team would be able to surpass its previous fundraising
total of $7,000 for this year’s event. West noted that the orphanage strives to
provide its children with a more traditional family setting than larger
institutions can offer, with dedicated staff providing “physical, emotional,
spiritual, and educational care” and working to ensure that the children do not
end up on the streets after they turn 18.
Other Central Illinois organizations
support the Village of Hope, including the fundraiser sponsor Lifesong for
Orphans.
The Friends of AIDS Foundation is
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and
empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV
virus.
To learn more about The Friends of
AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.
TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!
