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To support us on this adventure, we are not asking individuals to raise money or votes…

But rather, to RAISE RESILIENCE!

Click here to take the Resiliency Pledge

By taking the ‘Resiliency Pledge’, supporters of our ride are committing to a responsibility to create and enable change in their families, workplaces and communities from an over-consumptive, energy intensive, fossil fuel dependant, and often non-inclusive society, towards a better, more sustainable world with:

A strengthened and more inclusive sense of community,
A more equitable and locally viable economy,
A healthier natural environment,
And healthier, wealthier, more fulfilling personal lives.

It is our firm belief that living an ‘eco-friendly’, ‘resilient’ lifestyle does not have to be one of self-sacrifice and material deprivation… but rather is one of creativity, empowerment and cooperation, drawing people together from a diversity of backgrounds to collectively envision and enable the change that is ultimately best for themselves and their communities.

It is not merely about what we can’t do or shouldn’t do or about what governments need to do… but about what we can do personally and together in our communities to create a better world for everyone, for now and for future generations.

The Resiliency Pledge consists of 10 actions, each selected so as to meet as many of the following criteria as possible:

Fun, creative and cost saving
Environment protecting and improving
Community building, beautifying and empowering
Working towards a more equitable, sustainable and locally viable economy

By taking the Resiliency Pledge, you are committing to undertaking actions on the list from now to the end of 2009. It is entirely up to you to select from the list which actions you wish to commit to (one, some or all 10) though we certainly challenge you to do as many as possible! As well, there will be a space provided for you to articulate your own commitments to change.

During the Pledge you are free to use this forum for support, stories and advice. At the end of the Pledge each participant will be sent an e-certificate, an e-letter about the results of the Pledge and the Ride and a short questionnaire to follow up on which actions you stayed committed to and which you will continue to commit to, your struggles, successes, critiques and ideas.

Ultimately, it is our heartfelt wish that this Pledge is meaningful for you and contributes towards a better, more sustainable world, even in a small way. Thank you so much for supporting us!! Be sure to spread the word! Together we can!

Helena, Mike and TES