My name is Ben and I am a 4th year Business Management Economics student at UC Santa Cruz. Earlier this week I came home to find my beloved ebike, which has been my primary mode of transportation here at UC Santa Cruz, was stolen. As a student navigating both campus and the beautiful Santa Cruz area, my bike was more than just a way to get around; it was my source of joy and freedom. It made it possible for me to connect with friends and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Without it, I’m finding it challenging to get to classes and work, and I deeply miss the sense of joy it brought to my daily life.

I am seeking your support to help me purchase a new bike. Any contributions, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated and will go directly towards getting me back on the road.

Any additional funds will be added to my donation to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to provide free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services as part of my AIDS/Lifecycle ride this coming June.