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Hey there. Thanks for checking out our site. I hope that you will discern supporting our cause–whether it be through financial, physical, or spiritual means.

For those who don’t know me, I’m a sophomore at the University of Illinois majoring in Fish and Wildlife Conservation. I’m from southern Illinois around the St. Louis area. I do a lot of running, but I also enjoy going on the occasional bike trip. I also like the babies. Hence, “Biking for Babies”. Please help our mission anyway that you can–whether that be through physical, financial, or spiritual means. Take care.

Hello, my name is James Becker. I am a senior in Communication and Psychology at the University of Illinois. Next year I will work as a FOCUS missionary. In addition to academia and service, I participate in the sport of triathlons. I have competed in various races at various distances, from the sprint race to the Ironman. I must admit, of the three sports, biking is my weakness. I realize that this endeavor will be challenging, but to save the life of an innocent child, it is worth every mile.

Pope John Paul II proclaimed during World Youth Day, “Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life.” Pope John Paul the Great saw something in our generation. He did not suggest for us to settle or to lose hope. He pushed for excellence and proclaimed the expectation. We cannot settle; we cannot conform to these injustices. We must rise up; we must come together as children of God and promote the culture of life!

These 600 miles will be a challenge, but it is worth every inch of every mile. Our ultimate goal is to spread the message of hope and life. In addition, we hope to raise awareness and provide for organizations that currently work to fight these injustices within our culture and society.

Each and every mile will be a testament of will, with a purpose. Throughout our journey, we will bike to save souls. We bike as St. Paul writes in Corinthians “to win.” We do not bike “aimlessly; …but pommel [our] bodies and subdue [them]…” (1 Cor 9:26). We strive to achieve excellence by fighting the good fight, finishing the race, keeping the faith, and promoting LIFE (2 Timothy 4:6). Our generation will be the generation to transform the hearts of many. We will be the one’s to transform the Culture of Death into the Culture of LIFE.

We are hopeful. For we know that God will provide; however, in order for us to reap the benefit we must pay the dues. Always remember, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” Edmund Burke. Additionally, please keep in mind that “right judgment” is not only about knowing good, but also about doing good. Please support us in our mission and “be the change you wish to see in the world” – Gandhi

Would you give up your spring break to attempt to ride SIX HUNDRED MILES in SIX DAYS?

Would you put your body through SIX HUNDRED MILES of punishment to help women and babies in need?

Jimmy and Mike will ride over 600 Miles in 6 days this spring!

That’s more miles per day than the Tour de France!

Stay tuned for more about “BIKING FOR BABIES” and Jimmy’s and Mike’s adventures!