Bikers for a Cause: Pair to Bike Across the U.S. to Raise Money for Housing

Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine

Two Bergenfield, New Jersey natives and young philanthropists decided to raise money and awareness for affordable housing in a very unique way. Sara Nessanbuam, 25, and friend, Ashley Tulley, are going to bike across the country in order to do just this.

The pair will start the 11-week journey in South Carolina and end in Santa Cruz, California. Nine teams are participating in the Bike & Build 2011, which has donated more than $2.7 million and built for more than 80,000 hours over the past eight seasons.

The teams will pedal through communities to raise money, construct homes, and talk to citizens about the nation's affordable housing crisis. Each participant must raise $4,000 for the trip and Nessanbaum has already raised $3,300. 

For more information about Bike & Build 2011, visit bikeandbuild.org. To make a donation, visit 

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