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Welcome to The PEPY Ride's first E-Newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading about all of the new and exciting things that PEPY is doing!
To donate visit: www.pepyride.org
Protecting with Pedals,
The PEPY Ride Team
| PEPY goes to the World Expo |
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(below) Greg LeMond and Princess Takamado visit the PEPY display.
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On July 30/31 the United Nations sponsored the Sports Summit for the Environment at the World Expo in Aichi, Japan.
Speakers and special guests included Olympic medalists, Greg LeMond, the Princess Takamado of Japan, UN representatives, and Yo-Yo Ma! PEPY was also invited to attend as a project that promotes environmental awareness through sports.
"I think The PEPY Ride is a really great project and I am impressed with the effort of these women to spread environmental education.... I am very supportive of their project."--Greg LeMond, 3 time Tour de France winner
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| Featured Sponsor - Wintergreen |
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Special thanks this month goes out to our wonderful sponsor,
 
Wintergreen Designs is a small town, family owned company where clothing is still "Made in the USA" from start to finish. Originally crafting apparel for landmark polar dogsledding expeditions, Wintergreen may not appear to be the best option for a stifling hot, dusty bike ride across Cambodia. However, now with a wide range of adventure clothing that would suit any outdoor enthusiast, Sue Schurke and her Wintergreen Designs are just what PEPY needs! Wintergreen is a conscientious supporter of various charity adventure expeditions. They are sponsoring The PEPY Ride with quality outdoor apparel.
Visit www.wintergreendesigns.com to purchase your own gear, and let them know that PEPY sent you!
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The recently opened groovygravycafe, selling global vegetarian food prepared by our Aussie pals Iain and Katherine Dewar, makes the perfect downtown venue for the PEPY used booksales.
English books are like gold dust amongst the literature-starved 'gaijin' (foreigner) community here in Hamamatsu, Japan. Our past two sales have been big hits, and folk are clamouring for more!
Everyone is keen to recycle their books, and Sunday afternoons are a great time for lazing in the cafe, browsing the reading material and chilling with friends, not to mention sampling the gastronomic delights cooked up by the chefs. The groovy proprietors generously donate $5 to the PEPY cause per lunch platter sold. So far the PEPY booksales have raised over $1500!
COME TO THE NEXT BOOKSALE IN OCTOBER!
Contact Julia for date/time: julia@pepyride.org |
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Join a Volunteer Trip in Cambodia!
Planning a trip to Cambodia? Looking to visit the famous temples around Angkor Wat? Why not enhance your trip by volunteering at The PEPY Ride School?! You can deliver donations/supplies, work on the school grounds, interact with the children, teach, or get involved in many other ways!
The first PEPY Volunteer trip will visit Cambodia from December 30th to January 6th. This trip is full, but spaces are still available for our February and March trips! If you want to travel with a fun group of people, volunteer, and explore Cambodia, email volunteer@pepyride.org
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| All-Japan Soccer Tournament |
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 In its 5th year, the All-Japan Soccer Tournament has decided to add a charity aspect to their ever popular sporting events....and their charity of choice?...The PEPY Ride! The All-Japan Soccer Tournament was started by three English teachers in Japan and has turned into the biggest soccer tournament in the area.
Twice annually hundreds of players from all across Japan compete in Western and Eastern division tournaments, enjoy a great party, and share a love of sport, competition, and camaraderie. To find out more about this event visit www.altsoccertournament.com , and if you are JET in Japan, contact your local team captain to sign up!
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Tokyo Charity Scavenger Hunt |
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The Tokyo Charity Scavenger Hunt has become a significant fundraising event for The PEPY Ride. On October 29, 2005, the 4th semi-annual scavenger hunt will take place on the streets of Tokyo. All proceeds will go towards the maintenance of The PEPY Ride School. The scavenger hunts offer a chance for teams to explore Tokyo in search of known and unknown people, places, and things while competing against the clock and other teams. It is a fantastic way to meet new people and discover Tokyo in an amusing and creative way!
Jamie Bauer, Megan Prescott, and Michelle Lydin are the 2005-06 Tokyo Scavenger Hunt Chairs. These three Americans live in Niigata-ken and are 2nd year English teachers. After traveling to Siem Reap, Cambodia in May 2005, they instantly became inspired to contribute to The PEPY Ride organization. This trio is prepared to offer a fun and fantastic Scavenger Hunt for all and, most importantly, educate others on how The PEPY Ride is making a difference in Cambodia.
Please view their website for more information about the upcoming Tokyo Charity Scavenger Hunt at www.geocities.com/tokyoscavengerhunt/ . |
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Special Thanks to all our PEPY Ride Sponsors |
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 Do you live in Japan? Do you enjoy healthy, natural, or organic foods? If so, hopefully you have found Tengu Natural Foods where you can purchase a generous array of organic and vegetarian foods and environmentally friendly household goods. DON'T FORGET TO MENTION THE PEPY RIDE WHEN ORDERING FROM TENGU! For all marked orders of Y5,000 or more placed between now and the completion of the PEPY Ride, Tengu will donate 10% of the total order amount to the PEPY fundraising effort. Visit http://www.alishan-organic-center.com to order, and be sure to mention PEPY!
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