On March 7th Buffalo Rotary member Dan Blake will embark on an extraordinary journey, biking across America to raise funds and awareness for Stroke Onward.This challenging and inspiring endeavor will span 53 days and 52 nights, covering an impressive 2,941 miles from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida.
To begin his journey, Dan will dip his back tire in the Pacific Ocean before riding through the southern U.S. all the way to Florida, where he will dip his front tire in the Atlantic at the end of April.
His ride was inspired by Stroke Onward's co-founders, Debra Meyerson and her husband Steve Zuckerman, who rode across America in 2022 to raise awareness about what life after a stroke
looks like.
After hearing them speak about their ride and their journey navigating life after Debra’s stroke, Dan vowed that he would complete the same feat with the same intentions.
Although Dan has not been affected firsthand by a stroke, he understands the impact that cognitive or physical disabilities can have on a person, their family, and their caregivers.
Their dedicated team has helped so many rebuild their identities and learn how to live fulfilling lives after a stroke. For more information visit strokeonward.org
Call to Action
Dan invites the Rotarians to follow his journey and support this vital cause. He will be providing updates throughout his ride on his company Facebook and Instagram page
@southtownsfinancialgroup.
Generous donations can be made through his GoFundMe, with all funds going directly to Stroke Onward.
His fundraiser can be found at gofundme.com/dansrideacrossamerica or by scanning the QR Code.
