2017 NOLA to Angola Bike Ride

Hi friends and family! This will be my first year riding in Nola to Angola, and I'm really excited to be helping out with a great cause. Living in New Orleans has given me an increased and depressing awareness of the prison system, as Louisiana the highest per capita incarceration rate in the United States. While there are bigger discussions to be had about that, I'm glad to do something to help families see their incarcerated loved ones.

Nola to Angola is an annual three-day, 170-mile bicycle ride fundraiser. We ride from Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans to Angola, the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Each rider raises money by soliciting sponsorships from family and friends. The funds raised support the Cornerstone Builders Bus Project, which sends free buses every month for family members to visit their incarcerated loved ones.

The ride has grown from about a dozen riders to 50-60 and continues to expand each year, raising $25,000 – $30,000 for Cornerstone annually. This has enabled Cornerstone to send a full schedule of buses, to develop long-term sustainability, and to expand their services to Shreveport. Click here to read more about Cornerstone Builders Bus Service.

Thanks so much for supporting the NTA ride and my fundraising!