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Mr. Rogers cycles to help neighborhood youth
By Denise Schoppe
Staff writer
The Marlin Democrat
March 02, 2005
As Spring Break kicks off next week, Buck Rogers will begin a 500 mile journey towards helping Marlin youth.
"I am hoping this will bless a lot of people," Rogers said. "I'd like to see recreation for our youth come out of it."
"It" is 'Cycling for Youth 500', a fund-raiser conceptualized by Rogers to raise funds for future use in providing recreational facilities for Marlin's youth.
"Many of our youth don't have anywhere to go on weekends or in the summer that provides a safe and fun environment," Rogers said in a letter explaining the project. "Marlin is blessed to have many servant-hearted citizens that desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people."
Rogers is drawing on his own desire to help youth to head up the newly formed Marlin Youth Mission, who's purpose is to raise awareness and funds to help provide recreational projects that will meet the needs of the young people of Marlin.
As a school counselor for Marlin ISD and volunteer chaplain/motivational speaker for the Marlin Bulldogs football team, Rogers has a strong tie to area youth. His idea for "Cycling for Youth 500" ties in to the 20 years of racing bikes.
Rogers will be cycling for 500 miles over Spring Break, going 50 miles every day for 10 days. He asks that individuals, businesses and churches sponsor him for $1.00 per mile or whatever amount they wish to give.
He has already received financial commitments from 7 businesses, and is being supposed by approximately a dozen churches.
The project will be kicked off on March 5 with a bicycle parade down Live Oak, and Rogers encourages everyone to join him as he begins his long journey. Anyone wishing to participate needs to meet at 10:30 am in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The ride is open to anyone 8 years old and over, though anyone younger may ride if they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
Departure will be 11:00 am with a police escort, ending at the courthouse where guest speakers will talk about current and future youth projects and activities.
The afternoon will be filled with fun for all who come out. Special guests that day will be Baylor University football players who will bring prizes and footballs to play with all the youth there following the parade. Confirmed attendees are wide receiver Ryan Jefferies and quarterback Shawn Bell.
Rogers will continue his journey throughout the week, and he invites anyone wishing to join him to do so.
He will start every morning at the courthouse and head out on Business 6 south. He will then take SH6 part the Sheriff's office, Schools, and then turn at the dealerships back down Business 6. When he reaches Live Oak, he will go up and down street before continuing back on his circuit down Business 6.
Anyone wishing to join him can ride as long as they wish.
On Thursday, Mar. 10, First Baptist Church of Marlin will be hosting a youth game day for third through fifth graders from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the FBC youth building at 309 Coleman.
There will be a closing ceremony for the fund-raiser on Monday, Mar. 14 at the Marlin Elementary School at 3:00 pm.
"I hope that this will attract other community leaders and spur a movement towards helping our youth," Rogers said.
All of the funds raised will be placed in a designated tax-exempt account at First Baptist Church of Marlin and can only be accessed by approval of the Board of Directors of the Marlin Youth Mission.
By Denise Schoppe
Staff writer
The Marlin Democrat
March 02, 2005
As Spring Break kicks off next week, Buck Rogers will begin a 500 mile journey towards helping Marlin youth.
"I am hoping this will bless a lot of people," Rogers said. "I'd like to see recreation for our youth come out of it."
"It" is 'Cycling for Youth 500', a fund-raiser conceptualized by Rogers to raise funds for future use in providing recreational facilities for Marlin's youth.
"Many of our youth don't have anywhere to go on weekends or in the summer that provides a safe and fun environment," Rogers said in a letter explaining the project. "Marlin is blessed to have many servant-hearted citizens that desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people."
Rogers is drawing on his own desire to help youth to head up the newly formed Marlin Youth Mission, who's purpose is to raise awareness and funds to help provide recreational projects that will meet the needs of the young people of Marlin.
As a school counselor for Marlin ISD and volunteer chaplain/motivational speaker for the Marlin Bulldogs football team, Rogers has a strong tie to area youth. His idea for "Cycling for Youth 500" ties in to the 20 years of racing bikes.
Rogers will be cycling for 500 miles over Spring Break, going 50 miles every day for 10 days. He asks that individuals, businesses and churches sponsor him for $1.00 per mile or whatever amount they wish to give.
He has already received financial commitments from 7 businesses, and is being supposed by approximately a dozen churches.
The project will be kicked off on March 5 with a bicycle parade down Live Oak, and Rogers encourages everyone to join him as he begins his long journey. Anyone wishing to participate needs to meet at 10:30 am in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The ride is open to anyone 8 years old and over, though anyone younger may ride if they are supervised by a parent or guardian.
Departure will be 11:00 am with a police escort, ending at the courthouse where guest speakers will talk about current and future youth projects and activities.
The afternoon will be filled with fun for all who come out. Special guests that day will be Baylor University football players who will bring prizes and footballs to play with all the youth there following the parade. Confirmed attendees are wide receiver Ryan Jefferies and quarterback Shawn Bell.
Rogers will continue his journey throughout the week, and he invites anyone wishing to join him to do so.
He will start every morning at the courthouse and head out on Business 6 south. He will then take SH6 part the Sheriff's office, Schools, and then turn at the dealerships back down Business 6. When he reaches Live Oak, he will go up and down street before continuing back on his circuit down Business 6.
Anyone wishing to join him can ride as long as they wish.
On Thursday, Mar. 10, First Baptist Church of Marlin will be hosting a youth game day for third through fifth graders from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the FBC youth building at 309 Coleman.
There will be a closing ceremony for the fund-raiser on Monday, Mar. 14 at the Marlin Elementary School at 3:00 pm.
"I hope that this will attract other community leaders and spur a movement towards helping our youth," Rogers said.
All of the funds raised will be placed in a designated tax-exempt account at First Baptist Church of Marlin and can only be accessed by approval of the Board of Directors of the Marlin Youth Mission.
