Deborah Agre's Fundraiser

For Team MECA, a team supporting:

Ride for Palestine 2022

 

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$4,150

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$4,000

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Deborah Agre

I have had the amazing experience of being on the staff of the Middle East Children's Alliance for 19 years! But I've been involved with MECA even longer, volunteering and attending wonderful public events.
I traveled with groups three times and I have seen the daily brutality of the occupation, the siege of Gaza, the displacement in East Jerusalem. I experienced the enormous hospitality of Palestinian families and heard stories of the lives of people who were driven out of their villages in 1948 and the stories of children who suffered terribly at the hands of Israeli authorities. 

In Palestine and from here, I have also witnessed the remarkable work community groups do in meeting children's needs. teaching them, nurturing them, and encouraging them to face the difficult conditions of their lives. 

I have learned so much from Palestinians, especially Palestinian refugees.  I have laughed (and, yes, been laughed at), celebrated, and danced with them too. They have deepened my understanding and my commitment to justice for all people.

Please donate now to provide thousands of Palestinian children with everything from trauma intervention to sports teams; from libraries to video classes; from academic, legal, and psychological support to hip hop songwriting; and more.

Many thanks!

About this Event

Deborah Agre

July 17, 2022

Sunday, July 17, 2022 through Sunday, July 17, 2022

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Thank you to everyone who rode, volunteered, and donated to MECA's inaugural Ride for Palestine!  More than 100 people raised over $50,000!! While donations can no longer be accepted on this platform, you can continue to contribute to MECA here.

Your participation helps the Middle East Children’s Alliance provide Palestinian kids with so many of the things every child needs and deserves.You know what this means? It means library books and art supplies. Computer and English classes. Dance costumes and musical instruments. Lawyers, teachers, and social workers. Bicycles and soccer balls. And so much more!

Many thanks for supporting your Rider and the work of the Middle East Children’s Alliance.


 
With much appreciation,

The MECA Team


 

The Middle East Children’s Alliance’s (MECA’s) First Annual Ride for Palestine, on July 17, 2022, will be a day of fun, solidarity, and celebration to raise money for children in Palestine. The 14-mile scenic Ride for Palestine is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels. 

After your 14-mile journey, join us for delicious food and beverages to help you you recharge. Registration fees include a meal of your choice courtesy of our friends at Falafel Boy Oakland! We'll also have games and activities as well as live Arabic music and a Palestinian dabke!

If you're not able to join us for the Ride portion of the event, but want to come show your support you can purchase your celebration-only tickets here!


The Day:

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Ride for Palestine starts with check-in at the event site, at MECA in Berkeley. You’ll enter on Harrison and Ninth Street to sign in and get things situated. 


9:00 a.m. – Riders take off from MECA and head out to the SF Bay Trail for a scenic ride along the water.


10:00-11:00 a.m.– As riders return, the event site at MECA will be waiting. Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:00, with entertainment.


12:00-3:00 p.m. – Once folks have eaten, the party kicks off at 12 noon. 
– In addition to music and fun at the post-ride celebration, there will be a few engaging speakers, and of course recognition of the Ride for Palestine teams and individuals who raised the most funds.


3:00 p.m.– The festival fun wraps up. Thank you for a great day fundraising for MECA!



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