May 19, 2004 – Jordan Axani, a 17-year old cyclist from Mansfield, Ontario, is cycling from Vancouver to the East coast this summer to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation's efforts in Africa to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Jordan will begin is 6000km trek in late June and plans for reach the East coast before Labour Day.

“I believe Canada's humanitarian reputation is at stake in underdeveloped countries,” explains Jordan. “It's up to all of us to do what we can to stop the suffering. What can I do? I can ride.”

Jordan, supported by his family and friends, who helped prepare him mentally and physically for the challenge. Sponsors, and personal fund-raising will help defray expenses: replacement parts, food, accomadation, and fuel for the following vehicle.

Donations collected during the ride will go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation (www.stephenlewisfoundation.org). Already other cyclists have committed to ride with Jordan for some of the distance.

“Let's show the world that Canada still cares,” exhorts Jordan.

Contact Information Website: www.cyclingforhope.ca Email: general@cyclingforhope.ca Jordan Axani RR#2, Box 50 Lisle, ON L0M 1M0 705-435-4922

Please support the cause, Jordan has been a loyal member of the OCA for the last seven years.