Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race. ~ H.G. Wells

Imagine that. One adult on a bike contributes to the betterment of humanity, simply by generating hope. I have taken this idea very literally – to some with audacious abandon; to others, purposeful poise. My name is Jeff Glen and I aim to ride across Canada to raise “a dollar a kilometer” towards water projects in Haiti.

So why Haiti, and why now? After using the toilet I wash my hands before I eat, as most of us do, but 7 out of every 9 people in Haiti do not have that option. Something as simple as handwashing on a regular basis prevents many diseases that claim lives, yet only half of Haiti residents have access to sanitary water services.
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