CHARITIES
The two charities that will benefit from support at this year's event are Enchanted Hills Camp For The Blind & Visually Impaired and The California Veterans "Pathway Home Project."
Enchanted Hills Camp For The Blind & Visually Impaired
This is the only camp of its kind in the western United States and provides a once a year opportunity for children, adults, and veterans to experience the wonders of nature and the world that most of us see everyday. This 300 acre camp is located in the western hills of Napa Valley, along the 50 mile cycle route and offers hiking trails, horse back riding, fishing, swimming, and a variety of other activities for the blind and visually impaired. The camp provides the opportunity for campers to interact and bond with others, to gain self esteem and to learn skills and techniques that will help them live a much fuller and rewarding life. The funds we raise will guarantee that people of any means will have the opportunity to experience this magical place every year.
The California Veterans Pathway Home Project
"The Pathway Home Center is being developed for our returning California veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. It will be the first center of care in the country to focus on resiliency and recovery using state of the art technology( ie: podcasts, laptops, web.) The program will also involve family and loved ones in the recovery process, enable our veterans to gain strength, self knowledge, and a sense of purpose. To support these efforts, we have committed to building a media center and developing recreational programs for these returning veterans. As part of the Napa Valley community this program will provide a place for our veterans’ transition that is safe, respectful, caring, and challenging. We know that the only way our men and women veterans can make the best transition is to be truly engaged with the everyday world in which they must live. The community is invited to be part of the true reintegration of our brave men and women by joining our mission to truly lend a helping hand in their journey to recovery."
