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Jerome Flores Rode Triumphantly Into Griga
posted (November 21, 2011)
With Herculean effort, Jerome Flores wrapped up his two-day ride from Belmopan to Dangriga in record time. He he finished in a combined 5 hours 10 minutes; Jerome had estimated the ride would take him 6 hours total.

On Saturday, he was accompanied by 10 cyclists as he rode from St. Margaret Village to Dangriga in 3 hours.

So he made it across the treacherous CISCO Hill and rode into Dangriga in good time for the nineteenth festivities. He told OCEANA's camera that he felt it was worthwhile.

Audrey Matura Shepherd, VP OCEANA Belize
"So Jerome, how do you feel now?"

Jerome Flores - Ride for the Reef
"I feel wonderful. I feel excited, I feel happy. I love the support along the way and I love my team - the OCEANA team for supporting. I just want to stop right now. I feel so excited. Thanks very much."

Audrey Matura Shepherd
"So you are going to do the parade now?"

Jerome Flores - Ride for the Reef
"Yes I am going to participate with the Garinagu brothers and sisters in this parade here, so let's come together to support each other."

Audrey Matura Shepherd
"Very good. Any message to the people of this country?"

Jerome Flores - Ride for the Reef
"I just want to say whatever support you want to give - the ride is over but you can still give contributions to the organization, our disable people really need that financial help. So we would really appreciate any help you can give. Thanks very much."

Jerome and his crew crew still took part in the Garifuna Settlement Day Parade.

Contributions can be made to BAPDA's First Caribbean Bank Account #10202430. Some $1,200.00 has been raised to date, but the public's support is needed to meet Jerome's target of twenty thousand dollars.

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