With the cooperation of international organizations, many of the costs for the AIDS Bike Ride will be defrayed. However, we still need help funding volunteer-incurred costs. These include, among other things, their food. The total amount isn't much, but they will need nourishment to bike over 200 km in 8 days.

If you would like to help make this years ride a success you can do so by making a small donation - thirty dollars covers the cost of one volunteer for the entire ride, however, a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated.

To make a monetary donation:

Before September 1st, donations can be made by writing a check payable to Dianne Olson, mother of a volunteer rider, who will visit the States in September and bring all donations upon her return to Niger - this method is the safest and most reliable way to bring money into Niger. Checks should be sent to the following address:

Dianne Olson
837 S. Lombard
Oak Park, IL 60304

You can also reach her at dolson@lumc.edu to notify her that the check is in the mail.

Donation of supplies:

If you would like to donate supplies that might be useful on the ride, please contact Kit O'Conner at konnipcv@intnet.ne.

Here is a list of possible donations.

• Foodstuffs:
  Dried fruit, granola bars, PowerBars, Cliff Bars, Jerky, Nuts, Trail mix, Poptarts, and powdered beverages such as gatorade, lemonade, crystal light, etc.
• Supplies:
  Red balloons and ribbons (for bikes and vehicles)
• Cycling Accessories:
  Biking gloves, Bar ends, Bike shorts, Hydration systems, etc.

If you have any questions concerning the ride please contact Deborah Popowski at sidarep@ne.peacecorps.gov.