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Bike Loud
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This summer, boy scouts, leaders and parents from Troop 845 in Carrboro cycled across the country to raise funds for the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation, a nonprofit that supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients and their families at UNC Hospitals. These East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill High School and Durham Academy students, who call their team “Bike Loud,” departed from the Maryland coast and cycled through nine states before ending their adventure eight weeks later on the Washington coast. They averaged 75 miles a day and camped in parks and backyards along the way. Troop member Cole Malinchock says there were several occasions when community members from small towns would offer them meals and places to stay for the night. “Our biggest takeaway from this trip is that you can just find the kindness of strangers and whole communities all across the U.S.,” Cole says. “Just by making a simple meal, you can really make someone’s day and give them the encouragement they need when they face challenges.” At press time, the troop has raised $39,315 and hopes to reach its goal of $50,000. If you haven’t signed up for
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1 Members of Troop 845 in Rialto Beach, Washington, at the end of their 3,300-mile ride: Ryan Murphy, Wyatt Benjamin, Daniel Gulisano, Daniel Price, Blake Hird, Max Hird, Hugh Carbrey, Cole Malinchock, Evan Malinchock, Sean Hankins and Jeffrey Syper.
2 Cole Malinchock, Mike Malinchock and Evan Malinchock.
2 Brothers Max Hird and Blake Hird with license plates from the states where they
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began and ended their trek.
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