# Looking for Volunteers!

March 31, 2025 by Dave Cooke 2 Comments

On July 31, 2016, Dave Cooke and 100Pedals will officially kick-off the Cycling for Recovery Ride in Santa Monica, CA. This ride is a nine-week, 3600 mile cross country cycling trip from Santa Monica to New York City.

The mission behind this ride is to bring awareness to the issue of substance abuse and addiction in our communities while providing support and encouragement to those who dealing with addiction in their lives. Learn more here.

This is a cycling trip I do not plan on completing alone.

I am looking for people who are interested in riding along in a support vehicle just in case I need help, assistance, and encouragement! The responsibilities of those riding along in the support vehicle are quite simple:

- Be there in case of mechanical or physical issues
- Provide social media updates real-time as we travel across the country
- Digitally capture the experiences, i.e. conversations and events along the way
- Take the lead in interacting with event coordinators at presentation stops along the way

Since each of you has a full-time job, or at least a significant enough of a commitment at home, it would be impossible to expect you would be able to take nine weeks off and travel the country with me.

Have you considered taking a week out of your busy schedule and join me for part of the adventure?

Here is what you need to know:

- You are responsible for travel arrangements and costs to and from the start and stop leg you volunteer for
- You will be fed and provided a place to sleep -we will be camping, hotelling would be an incredible exception
- You will be appreciated and loved more than you will know

Please go to the volunteer page and look at the Cycling for Recovery Volunteer calendar - http://100Pedals.com/volunteers-needed. If there is a slot that looks inviting to you, please contact me. I would love to have you participate in this incredible mission.

#### Programs for the Loved Ones of those Battling Addictions

##### Are you looking to better understand the struggles of addiction in the family?

##### Are you looking for powerful insights into dealing with the issues of addiction that are permeating all aspects of society?

Dave Cooke has the answers to your questions and concerns, and he is hungry to share them with you.
In fact, it is his life’s mission. Dave Cooke is the father of a son addicted to heroin. Like you, he suddenly found himself thrust into a state of confusion, heartache, and despair. And like all parents of addicts, he scrambled to find solid ground when addiction turned his world upside down.
In the process, he has developed several presentations for family members and concerned communities to learn more about the issue of addiction in our society. An internationally recognized speaker, Dave’s biblically driven presentations inspire with energy, commitment, and real solutions for troubled parents and a concerned community. “Thought-provoking” and “powerful” are just two of the descriptions his audiences often apply to his talks. Book Dave for your next event!

### Comments

1. Michael says

   April 11, 2025 at 7:53 am

   Dave,
   I would like to set something up for you here in Michigan. If I arrange a venue for you would you be willing to stop. I see your stopping in East Lansing so I’m not sure if you will have the time to stop anywhere else. Please let me know.
   I think your going to be pretty tired by the time you hit Michigan. No disrespect.
   I would like to help if you can find something for me to do.

   Michael

   Reply

   - Dave Cooke says

     April 11, 2025 at 10:35 am

     Michael,
     I would be honored to have an opportunity to participate in an event you set up. I am available to speak on FRI 9/16 or SUN 9/18.
     Please let me know when you arrange something as I have made the same offer to several other groups.

     Reply

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