Recent video from First Pres Glen Ellyn about Kamwenge & Partners in Mission
Join us on August 2 for
The Fox and the Hound Ride
Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
Our Goal: Help us raise $75,000 to support the Vocational Program at Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in Uganda.
The funds will be divided between:
Multi-year project to build 2 dorms (1 male, 1 female) for the growing student population of vocational students. Total cost $140,000. To date, we have raised $20,000.
Fund vocational operations and teacher salaries.
Since 2014, these bike rides have raised over $700,000 for:
Professional Teaching Kitchen and Dining Hall
STEM Center
Girls’ dorm
12-unit teachers’ residence
Carpentry and Metalworking Shop
Teacher salaries
Kamwenge is a predominantly rural district, with one of the worst poverty levels in the country. KSVS is becoming a modern school set in Kamwenge which is training and graduating future Christian leaders who are already helping to transform Kamwenge.
Last year saw the completion of the Carpentry and Metalworking Shop. Students and teachers are now producing quality furniture using electrical machinery.
A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT IN THE STEM CENTER
CARPENTRY AND METALWORKING SHOP
KITCHEN AND DINING HALL
2 Ways to Get Involved
1
RIDE
$195
Join us for the 50-mile ride or the new 25-mile ride.
Details and registration form below.
2
SPONSORSHIP
This year we are introducing a new way to get involved.
As a rider, you can engage your own network in sponsoring your ride.
Or you can sponsor a rider and share their ride with your friends.
For Riders
ABOUT THE RIDE
Starting Location is First Presbyterian Church parking lot, 550 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL.
50-mile route* on asphalt/crushed limestone will follow the Historic Illinois Prairie Path north, protected by trees and greenery, where it intersects with the Fox River Trail in South Elgin. Wind your way along the Fox River Trail. Stop and refresh at Windmill Park in Batavia. Riders will take the Fox River Trail south to North Aurora where it intersects again with the south leg of the Prairie Path to return to Glen Ellyn. (http://ipp.org/)
25-mile route* on crushed limestone, riders will follow the Prairie Path west before turning east on the Great Western Trail toward Villa Park where they can refresh at our water stop. Return route to Glen Ellyn follows the Prairie Path east through Lombard. This route is a great option for the casual rider.
Ending location and celebration is Two Hound Red, 486 Pennsylvania Av, Glen Ellyn. https://2houndred.com/. Enjoy our traditional party with food, beverages, and music. We have the restaurant, parking lot with tables, and tents reserved from 11:00-3:00. As always, we will keep your bike secure while you enjoy yourself. Two Hound Red located is 1 block from the church.
*The route is managed by Bicycle Illinois and they will provide food and water at a rest stop mid-way along the route.
Questions or want more information?
Gary Alcock
garyadc@aol.com
(312) 806-9915
Thank you so much for your participation and support.
You are making a big difference in the community of Kamwenge, Uganda.
Thank you to Our Community Partners
Event Underwriters
These generous businesses underwrite the expenses for the entire ride.
Local Business Supporters
Artlip and Sons HVAC Solutions
serving Aurora and the Fox Valley
Borter Heating & Air Conditioning
serving Chicago's Western Suburbs
Luke Widmer, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
located in Glen Ellyn
Pattie Murray, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway
located in Glen Ellyn
Ride Schedule
Saturday, August 2, 2025
The Ride will start at First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn
550 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn IL 60137
7:00 AM
Riders arrive to check in.
7:30 AM
Riders depart.
11:00 AM
Celebration party with food, beverages, and live music begins at Two Hound Red.
3:00 PM
Celebration ends.
To participate in the ride, fill out the registration form below and follow the link for online payment.
Thank you so much for your participation and support.
You make a difference.
Annual Bike Ride Registration Form
August 2, 2025
The Fox and The Hound Ride
Questions: Call Gary Alcock at 312-806-9915
Note: If you have already completed your registration but need to pay, click the button above.
IMPORTANT: Because PIM is a 501(c)(3) and your registration fee is a tax-deductible donation,
any amounts paid are viewed as a donation by the government and are non-refundable.