This V Teamer rides to a crisis.
An epic motorcycle challenge raises money and awareness for COVID-weary communities.
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Tom Furman loves a good challenge. The Morristown, New Jersey Verizon Business client partner has climbed mountains, run marathons and completed long-distance motorcycle rides in Thailand and the Himalayan mountains. In August he set two new goals for himself: 1) Complete a certified Iron Butt Association (IBA) motorcycle ride by visiting all 48 contiguous states in ten days and 2) Raise $3,000 for the Salvation Army to support their COVID-19 relief efforts.
Fundraising goal: met. In fact, Tom’s supporters, along with Verizon Foundation matching, contributed over $7,000 to the Salvation Army. According to the hunger relief organization Feeding America, 35 million people experienced food insecurity in 2019. In 2020, the number could be as high as 50 million. The Salvation Army provides over 56 million meals annually through food pantries, meal programs and community gardens.
Motorcycle ride goal: Did Tom finish the ride and meet the IBA criteria? Watch the video to hear him describe his inspiring journey and the down-to-wire finish.
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