Grateful and Fortunate
This difficult and challenging ride is intended to express my commitment to giving back to worthy causes. I have been very fortunate throughout my life, but I’ve also witnessed suffering by many who’s potential cannot be explored due to circumstances beyond their control. I hope to give back and help create opportunities to help transcend those barriers and support those that are enthusiastic and willing to put in the hard work to make a better life for themselves, and in doing so, make a better life for us all.
UPDATE – A New Adventure
THE CHALLENGE
THE TOUR D’AFRIQUE
The trans-African crossing from Cairo to Cape Town has been one of the world’s epic journeys ever since Cecil Rhodes’ 19th century dream of connecting South Africa and Egypt by rail. Since then, the route has become an iconic goal for global adventurers.
THE CAUSE
STEP EXPEDITION
STEP Expedition is a program that helps motivated, underprivileged youngsters develop confidence and leadership skills. These traits are specifically targeted to assisting these students identify, qualify and graduate from college with the skills and enthusiasm to build a successful future.
HOW TO HELP
DONATE TODAY
Whether you help through monetary donations, or by spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we thank you. We couldn’t accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
MY LATEST BLOG POSTS
Day 89 – Capetown
The Journeyer with Cape Town’s distinctive table mountain in [...]
Day 88 – Vicissitude
Morning, upon awakening Remaining bling, note thread is [...]
Day 87 – 1 1/2 days riding remaining
Inside the tent because of dew Sunrise over [...]
Day 86 – Moonlight Sonata
Our instructions for the day Sunset, I was [...]
Day 85 – Making our way to coast
A sign Rare stay in B&B Main [...]
THE CHEERING SECTION
Check out these videos of the students, friends and family who want to share some inspiration.
GO MORRIS!
The owner of the Flat Tire Bike Shop wishes Morris good luck!
WE JUST MET!
Wishing you all the best!
JUST KEEP GOING!
Dalton wishes Morris good luck!
TOUR D’AFRIQUE
The Tour d’Afrique expedition crossing Africa from north to south, will cover almost 12,000 km (7,500 mi.) in four months. This will be the 16th edition of the Tour d’Afrique, a test of mind, body, and bicycle. Traveling through 10 countries in all, riders will cycle along the Nile past ancient temples, through the Sudanese desert, and up and down the biblical landscapes of Ethiopia’s rugged Simian Mountains. After crossing the Equator in Kenya, they will pedal past legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, to Lake Malawi, Victoria Falls, and along the edges of the magnificent Kalahari and Namib deserts, en route to the finish of the epic journey in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa.
STEP EXPEDITION
“The STEP program is a game changer for our students.
The college prep experiences and education a student receives is immeasurable.”
– Dolores Ramirez, Counselor Facilitator, Phoenix Union High School District
STEP equips low-income students with the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to successfully transition to college and attain a 4-year degree.
98% of our college-prep program graduates are in college and on track to graduate!
We work with Arizona high school students from low-income households who are internally motivated to take rigorous courses and do the hard work to excel. A majority of our students are the first generation in their family to seek a college degree.
98% of our college-prep program graduates are in college and on track to graduate!
99% of our students are the 1st generation in their family to seek a college degree.
89% of our students identify with an ethnic minority group.
Morris is a big supporter of STEP and donates generously to help high schoolers achieve their college goals.
STUDENT SUCESS STORIES
Alexis Rosales, STEP class of 2017 & Freshman at Smith College
Karena Garcia, STEP Class of 2017 and a Freshman at Smith College
Octavio Orozco, STEP Class of 2016 and a Sophomore at Bowdoin College
Keilen Costilla, STEP Class of 2017 and a Freshman at Smith College
DONATE TO THE CAUSE
Please help someone’s dreams become reality.
As I power through this adventure, I am thinking deeply about how this adventure will feed my sole, but also about how it can feed the success of our youth. It’s very important to me to give back and pay it forward. I have been on various community organizations over the years and it helps to make my life a success. Please join me by making a generous donation to the STEP adventure program and together we can make a difference that will make our world a better place…I promise!
-MRS
DONATION PROGRESS
Percent of our fund-raising goal of $25,000
RIDE PROGRESS
MY NAME IS MORRIS SCOTT
I was interviewed recently to give viewers an idea of why I am taking on the Tour d’Afrique.
This is a quick introduction and insight into what makes me tick, and a bit of my life philosophy. Please watch and remember that while I am raising money for STEP, I am paying 100% of expenses for this trip out of pocket, and donating every cent you donate to help underprivileged students succeed in life.
Please join me on my journey.
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