🚲 Cycling has a powerful impact on mental health! 🌟
Impoverished communities face challenging circumstances at home on a daily basis. Basic necessities such as clean water, nutritious food, and adequate shelter can be scarce. This lack of access to fundamental resources not only impacts their physical health but also their mental well-being. The constant worry and uncertainty about meeting even the most basic needs can create a sense of helplessness on guardians that can be easily transmitted to the children.
Through our programs, REACH aims to release these daily pressures while also providing education and skills development to the children. A safe environment, daily meals and elective activities help our students realise that there are opportunities to grow and have a prosperous future.
However, when our students get on a bicycle, something magical happens. The simple act of pedalling brings them joy, freedom, and a sense of adventure. After a day of cycling with their peers in our REACH Riders Club, the students arrive home with less stress, higher levels of endorphins, and a renewed spirit of exploration!
This positive change in their mental health not only benefits the kids but also strengthens the bond they have with their families. Cycling has proven to have a transformative effect on mental health, leading to positive changes that extend beyond themselves and impact their families on a day-to-day basis.
The enthusiasm and commitment shown by the children inspire guardians to actively encourage their participation in the Side by Side ride. When the event for 2024 was announced, the community embraced it with open arms. Parents and guardians saw the positive impact it had on other children and actively encouraged their own kids to enrol and participate. This collective commitment to growth and development creates a stronger family unit.
By providing these incredible children with the opportunity to experience the transformative power of cycling, we can make a lasting impact on their lives.
Join us in sponsoring a youth today and help bring smiles, positive change, and brighter futures through cycling. ❤️
To sponsor a youth, click the link below 👇️
https://lnkd.in/eqAUJnC9
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3moShoutout to Caroline, the Manager at your 73rd st location on the UWS of NYC! I know Wellhub feels the same about our partnership!