Q: What exactly is a Rafiki Rider?
A: A compassionate individual who recognizes that some of the poorest children in the world need our help and is willing to give up one hour of their time.
Q: How much do you need a Rafiki Rider to raise?
A: There is no minimum requirement to be a Rafiki Rider but we encourage everyone to raise $100 (or more!) for every hour your ride. When you remember that every dollar you raise goes directly to support the needs of an orphaned child, you’ll find the fundraising comes easily.
If you can ask 10 friends (or more!) to support you with $10 pledges (or more!), you’ll be well on your way. And remember, we’re here to help. If you need support with your fundraising, call Catherine. She’ll help you reach your goal – and beyond.
Q: Can I ride longer than one hour?
A: Yes! Whether you are riding for one hour or all six, we’ll have great rewards for your efforts -- not the least of which will be the knowledge that you are changing a child’s life ....forever. Again, we ask you to remember that our goal is to raise at least $100 for every bike for every hour of the event.
Q: What exactly are we raising money for?
A: To feed the 35 children of Rafiki. Last year we raised over $17,000 and hope to do the same – or better -- again. Two months after we started feeding the children, a physician for the US visited the children of Rafiki and said that the improvement in their health was incredible. He attributed their good health to the nutritious meals they were receiving.
Q: How much is the registration fee to be a Rafiki Rider?
A: Registration is $25 per individual. If you raise $125 or more, the registration fee is waived. You will receive a Rafiki t-shirt, water, food, the chance to win prizes and a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that is difficult describe.
Q: What or who is Strategies for LIFE?
A: This is a federal not for profit organization founded by Catherine and Tom Mulvale in 1999. It is run entirely by volunteers and the Mulvales cover all administrative expenses. The fundraising activities of the organization since 2007 have been focused on Rafiki. 100% of the funds raised by Strategies for LIFE for Rafiki go directly to the orphanage.
Asante sana – thank you very much.
