(4/30/21)
Hi. My name is Christine, Founder of Spoke48. I'm riding my bike across the country this summer to raise money for physical education programs.
The mission of Spoke48 is to inspire and empower folks through physical education to pursue the moments that make life fulfilling. Your donation will fund the purchase of equipment, curriculum, teacher resources, and/or in-classroom personnel support for physical education in schools across the United States. Just as a spoke in a bicycle supports a bike during its long journey, quality physical education supports and empowers us in our bodies as we navigate our lives. Donate now and join me!
To learn more, see my words below, or check out this article by Ashley Gebb: https://today.csuchico.edu/alumna-bikes-across-america/
About Me
I recently completed my B.S. degree in exercise physiology from CSU Chico and thought, “What better way to celebrate than biking across the country and enjoying the beauty our country has to offer?!” I’m super excited for this journey and so grateful that I can pursue such an adventure. I’d like to be able to share that feeling with others.
Okay, before you say it - yes, I know most people don’t have much interest in riding a bicycle across the country. In fact, many people would hate it. I know, I’m one of the weird ones. What I DO know is that everybody has something they love to do that requires the support of their body.
For me, that's physical activity and music. I’m grateful to say that my body supports me in doing what I love. Those activities make my life truly fulfilling by connecting me to myself, others, and the planet.
That fulfilment and connection is something that everyone deserves. What moments spark that feeling for you?
Whatever it is, we can agree that those beautiful moments require some extent of support from our bodies. So, what can we do to make sure that our bodies support us through those moments?
It starts with quality physical education. When we are physically literate, we not only know what’s generally “good” for us, we know how to take care of ourselves in a way that works best for us as individuals. When we are physically literate, we have knowledge, and we have self-love; we are empowered to live our lives the way we want and to pursue those moments of connection and fulfillment - the best moments in life.
Thus, Spoke48 is here to strive towards that mission. I hope you’ll join me in my humble effort to make an impact!