Author: Mackenzie

Andrew Loewinger has three sons and is thinking of the world he wants them to live in whenever he decides to do another Climate Ride. He’s about to take on that challenge for the fifth time, on Climate Ride Cuba, because he truly believes that environmental challenges are among the greatest threats to our planet […]

The Carbon Crushers are back. They’re joining Climate Ride California to memorialize two friends, Rachel Davidman and Deb Hubsmith. Both were dancers and heroes of the Safe Routes to School movement. Rachel was TransForm’s Safe Routes to School Education Director and the 2013 Carbon Crushers’ Climate Ride Team Captain. Deb Hubsmith co-founded the National Safe Routes […]

Biking across the country is a challenge few of us will ever take on. But Tim Oey is about to do just that for the second time! Tim retired early from his work at high tech companies like Apple and Adobe to do public service work full time, often as a volunteer. If you asked […]

  It’s time to celebrate! Teresa Raef will be cancer free for five years come May and in April she will graduate with her master’s degree in Applied School Leadership. As a reward, and a celebration, she has decided to take on a new challenge. A challenge that will make herself, and most importantly, this planet, […]

“I am sure that I will remember my Climate Hike experience for the rest of my life, and share it with anyone who is willing to listen. Glacier is magical and you should see it!” -Erin Mezger Erin Mezgar is an environmental conservationist who decided to do more for the planet in 2018 by taking […]

Tish and Greg Laemmle are a powerhouse couple who have been pedaling for the planet for years. Tish will be turning 60 this year, and says that riding the hills around LA “are not exactly easy for me.” Her solution? “TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING!!!” and a good goal to help motivate her. She chose a big […]

Earth Justice Mission Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. 2018 Climate Ride Grant: […]

350.org Mission 350.org is building the global grassroots climate movement that can hold our leaders accountable to science and justice. 2018 Climate Ride Grant: $14,650 Activities Online Campaigns | 350.org distributes online resources in the form of organizing and training workshops and education, videos, education materials, memes, images, and other media to encourage people to: […]

CCL Mission Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. 2018 Climate Ride Grant: $13,658 Activities Engaging Citizens | With over 400 local chapters, CCL empowers everyday people to work together on climate change solutions. Together they are building support in Congress for a national bipartisan […]

BEYOND FISTULA Mission Beyond Fistula is a non-profit charity that helps women and girls in Africa who have recently undergone surgical repair for fistulas. Donating to our organization helps these women get an education and training in order reintegrate into society. 2018 Climate Ride Grant: $10,205 Activities Scholarship Fund | A scholarship program that provides funds […]

Mission The Alliance for the Great Lakes works to protect the Great Lakes for today and tomorrow. 2018 Climate Ride Grant: $20,290 Activities Adopt-a-Beach | For more than 25 years, Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach volunteers have worked to keep Great Lakes shorelines healthy, safe, and beautiful. Saving Lake Erie | Massive, bright green […]

Mission The Glacier National Park Conservancy assures the Glacier National Park experience by providing support for preservation, education, and research through philanthropy and outreach. 2018 Climat Ride Grant: $28,600 Activities Preservation | The Conservancy funds projects and programs that preserve Glacier’s heritage for future generations. Education | The Conservancy funds education initiatives to engage current and […]