Kenney and Ford, both students at the University of Southern Mississippi and members of its chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, rode their bikes across the United States June 3 – Aug.12 in support of their fraternity’s charity “Journey of Hope,” an annual cross-country bicycle trek which is a fundraiser supporting services and programs for persons with physical and mental disabilities.
The annual event began in 1987 and now brings in approximately $500,000 each year, while also promoting acceptance and understanding of people with disabilities.