The Bike & Hike Thing
…And that’s a wrap on 27 years of biking to help keep Daystar rolling! We are deeply grateful for each + every person that has been a part of “The Bike Thing” fundraiser over the years. What fun we’ve had on the Natchez Trace together! As of 2022, we have retired this event and hope you will join us for an exciting fundraising season ahead with fresh opportunities to connect.
We’re calling our on faithful friends and clients to come alongside us and fundraise to help keep Daystar rolling! Bike or hike 20 miles in your own neighborhood...Get a team of friends to hike together or hop on your bike to rack up 20 miles. Invite your family & friends to give to Daystar in support of your ride or hike so we can continue to offer hope + healing to families in need. Celebrate your hard work fundraising at the Daystar house on Saturday October 29th during our walk-through celebration full of prizes and fun!
When & Where?
Throughout the month of October, fundraise for Daystar and bike or hike in your neighborhood with family and friends! Join us Saturday October 29th between 10am-11am at the Daystar house for a fall celebration.
Why?
Daystar is committed to offering counseling to any family that walks through our doors regardless of their ability to pay. We have a $100,000 goal this fall to support our sliding scale. This allows us to serve over 2,000 clients annually at what one little girl called “the little yellow house that helps people.”
How?
Kids, families, and friends of Daystar ride + raise! This is the one time of year our kids get to help give back and invite others to be a part of what Daystar is doing. We ask all participants to raise $1,000 in sponsorships to win a famous Aunt Robbie cake & help keep Daystar rolling.
Get Involved
join our team
Each year, we gather a small but mighty team of riders and hikers that are committed to cheering on the work of Daystar and raising support. All throughout the month of October, work towards biking or hiking 20 miles and get creative with your fundraiser! Write heartfelt letters to family, personal calls to friends, bake sales or car washes or magic shows...We've seen some of the most FUN fundraising around!
Be sure to tag #TheBikeandHikeThing on social media as you help us spread the word!
be a corporate sponsor
Our sponsors are vital to underwriting event costs and helping make the Bike & Hike Thing happen!
We are also on the hunt for prizes we can award to top fundraisers (including staff, children, teenagers, and families!) donated by local businesses.
Want to become a key part of our team? Connect with our development coordinator Aaron at aaron@daystarcounseling.com.
volunteer at the event
We couldn't pull off this event without the invaluable help of our volunteers! Email charlotte@daystacounseling.com if you’d like to join. There are a few ways you can jump in...
Set-up and tear down our walk through celebration
Bake Aunt Robbie cakes! We need over 35 of these famous pumpkin cakes each year
Assist with preparations during the month of October... Pick up supplies, wrap t-shirts & goodie bags, and ask local businesses to donate incentive prizes for top fundraisers
get creative fundraising
Write letters or emails to family & friends asking them to sponsor you. Make personal calls to share with others what you're doing & why.
Sell handmade art , mow lawns, or host a bake sale to raise money for Daystar!
Offer to do extra chores around your house to raise money for Daystar. Earn money for Daystar by doing yard work in your neighborhood!
