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Run for Congo

Three years ago, Lisa Shannon saw an Oprah exclusive detailing the continued horrors taking place in the Congo. She was shocked to learn that so little was being reported on the killings, rapes, and tortures being committed in unimaginable numbers. 

She tried rallying her friends to join her to organize a run for the Congolese Woman. After a disappointing response from friends, Lisa decided to run the 30-mile trek alone.

As she turned the corner of the final leg, she was astonished to see a large crowd cheering her home.

Since that first solo run, the event has spread to seven cities across the country, with many being organized. Lisa’s work has been featured in The Oregonian, World Runner, NW Women’s Journal, Oprah Magazine, and many others.

The Portland Run is scheduled for September 14, 2008. So mark your calendars and join us!

Ride to be Well; Raise Money to do Good

At Hub World Travel, we care about people and places. We organize events to raise funds for humanitarian work abroad and at home.

This bike ride is a benefit for the Ethiopia Project, an Oregon based nonprofit that collects new and gently used running shoes in North America and fits them on aspiring athletes within the nation.

HubWorld is partnering with the Ethiopia Project to help get more shoes to those in need. We’ve also started the Ethiopia Scholarship Fund, which will more broadly work to provide educational opportunities to those in need.

It bike ride is scheduled to take place July 25-28, 2008. The cost is $550 USD per person.

The Ride: 316.9 miles, Endless Beauty

Rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, serpentine rivers, lush forests… the Oregon Coast offers breathtaking scenery and exhilarating bicycle touring. We start at the picturesque artist community of Cannon Beach and wined our way to the waterfront town of Brookings, nestled between the Oregon Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean. We’ll explore charming coastal towns, visit Sea Lion caves, go beach combing and whale-watching, and pause to admire the natural beauty and panoramic views. Stops include:

Tillamook Cheese Factory
Taste special reserve cheeses, yogurt, and ice cream, and watch all these being made.

Yaquina Head lighthouse
Ascend the historic circular staircase up the lighthouse tower for superb wildlife and ocean viewing.

Newport
A beautiful little town with incredible views and abundant wildlife. Watch for sea birds, harbor seals, sea lions, and gray whales.

Heceta Head
Explore the lighthouse and park with its trails, tide pools, sandy beaches and breathtaking views.

Sea Lion Caves
Descend into the vast cavern for an unforgettable experience watching sea lions and sea birds in their wild home.

Bandon
Also known as Bandon-by-the-Sea. This coastal town will delight you with its charm and scenic beauty. It boasts two of the world’s premier golf courses.

Gold Beach
In Oregon’s Banana Belt, this remote sea town offers quiet beaches, vast forests, and rugged mountains.

So come join us for a memorable weekend of cycling and fun, all for a very noteworthy cause.

Better World Fund Raiser Hike Proves to be a Huge Success

We began to trickle into the lodge around 8:00am, each of us gripping coffees and cautiously staring at the cloudy sky, hoping for a clear day. As the clouds gave way and the caffeine began to kick in, the group lightened in mood. Laughs broke out over adventure stories and the anticipated hike.

Then we were off. 

We hiked up through the mist as the sun cut through the trees and warmed the earth. The trail occasionally spiked, taking us up the mountain that led way to incredible views of the Columbia Gorge.

I’ve added a few pictures, but as we all know, they never quite do the experience justice.

The trail wound back down and ended at the Multnomah Falls Lodge. Hungrily, we migrated into the lodge for a lavish brunch. With mimosas in hand, we toasted the kick-start of the Ethiopia Scholarship Fund, which is just one of the Scholarships under HubWorld Travel’s The Better World Fund.

David Penilton, Co-owner of HubWorld shared his vision and passion for the Ethiopia Scholarship Fund and supporting other organization throughout the world through the Better World Fund, and other initiatives.

Ethiopia is one of many African nations in great need. A single scholarship from HubWorld can greatly impact the life of a student there. Apart from the Ethiopia Scholarship Fund, HubWorld has partnered with additional charities to provide opportunities for the disadvantaged and the traveler alike.

HubWorld will be offering related tours and events in the near future. So come join us next time. Meet some amazing people, give back a little, and have a great time doing it!