Riders

Gary, with his father, Red Conger, at last year’s MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.

Gary Conger,23, is a naturalist who encourages others to get in touch with nature, the mind and the fellow human beings around us. Gary survived a traumatic brain Injury five years ago. This summer Gary will be crossing the country speaking with brain injury survivors, especially children and adolescents about hope. His goal is to serve as an example of how anything is possible, and that a world of infinite possibility rests ahead for all survivors.

William Darche volunteered to reconstruct Musician's Village New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity summer '07.

William Darche, 22, is a graduate of CCM. His passion is to create work of art with feeling and expression. His talent in visual art and writing helped him to launch Darche-Ortiz Multi-Media. Parkinson’s Disease is the primary cause he will champion on this cross-country journey. William’s interest in Neuroscience and psychology will guide him as he continues towards a bachelor’s degree in the Fall.

Diego Ortiz receiving a first-place award for Biography/ Personality Profile from the New Jersey Press Foundation at the 2008- 2009 Better College Newspaper Contest luncheon in Trenton, NJ.

Diego Ortiz,22, is an award-winning journalist who will attend Rutgers-Newark this Fall. His definition of success is putting yourself in position to use your God-given skills and gifts to do good for others. Journalism/Media, Social Entrepreneurship and Human Rights/Equality are his passions.

Jaraun Khaim Wright, 23.