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Two friends embarked on a bicycle trek from Houston, Texas, to Little Rock and came through Hope in the rainy and blustery weather Friday. The two were accompanied by one of the biker’s daughters, who drove a pilot car for the duo wearing a green wig.
It’s all part of an annual tradition to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Rick Hood, of Houston, and Kirk Robinson, of El Paso, started the tradition, entitled “Brick for Women,” last year.
“Our goal is to help raise money for The Women’s Home, a home for women and children in Houston and Women and Children First, which is a home for women and their children in Little Rock,” Hood said.
The trio took back roads from Houston and were trying for 90 miles per day on their trip. When they arrive in Little Rock, Hood was scheduled to run the Arkansas Marathon.
Hood manages a bicycle store in Houston and Robinson is a freelance writer. Hood’s daughter, Miranda Brewer, is a co-founder of Brick for Women and lives in Hot Springs, where she owns “Massage En Vie.”
“We hope to raise some money and raise awareness of domestic violence as we travel these roads,” Hood said. “If we can help one woman or child seek assistance, that will make the whole trip worthwhile.”
Two friends embarked on a bicycle trek from Houston, Texas, to Little Rock and came through Hope in the rainy and blustery weather Friday. The two were accompanied by one of the biker’s daughters, who drove a pilot car for the duo wearing a green wig.
It’s all part of an annual tradition to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Rick Hood, of Houston, and Kirk Robinson, of El Paso, started the tradition, entitled “Brick for Women,” last year.
“Our goal is to help raise money for The Women’s Home, a home for women and children in Houston and Women and Children First, which is a home for women and their children in Little Rock,” Hood said.
The trio took back roads from Houston and were trying for 90 miles per day on their trip. When they arrive in Little Rock, Hood was scheduled to run the Arkansas Marathon.
Hood manages a bicycle store in Houston and Robinson is a freelance writer. Hood’s daughter, Miranda Brewer, is a co-founder of Brick for Women and lives in Hot Springs, where she owns “Massage En Vie.”
“We hope to raise some money and raise awareness of domestic violence as we travel these roads,” Hood said. “If we can help one woman or child seek assistance, that will make the whole trip worthwhile.”
