I’m thrilled to race the Race Across America in 2015 representing my family, my friends from Birmingham, the Southeast and around the world. But ultimately, we hope to raise funds and awareness during the race for an amazing organization that both Kristine and I have served with in Nicaragua, Nuevas Esperanzas (translated “New Hope”, www.nuevasesperanzas.org). This organization has been doing long-term community development – building roads, microenterprise, water projects, and more – in Nicaragua since 2003. Kristine spent considerable time there before we were married, and I have been there several times. I serve on the Board of Directors, and our whole family has had the privilege of visiting Nicaragua appreciating their good work firsthand. Join me in supporting their very valuable projects!