Pedal for Progress II is a multi-day cycling impact tour across Florida organized by Cherry Willow Apparel, bringing together nonprofits, community leaders, foster youth programs, and mental health advocates to raise awareness and support for underserved communities.
This initiative connects Jacksonville, Sanford, Orlando, Lakeland, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami, culminating in a final community activation at NAMIWalks Miami.
The ride highlights:
- Mental health awareness
- Foster youth support
- Homelessness outreach
- Youth mentorship programs
- Community-based nonprofit impact
📅 Event Dates: May 11–16, 2026
📍 Route: Jacksonville → Miami, Florida
Final Event Partner – Miami
The journey concludes in partnership with:
NAMIWalks Miami
📍 LoanDepot Park / Miami, FL
🔗 https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/83667
This final event brings together thousands of participants to support mental health awareness, advocacy, and community healing.
Florida Route Overview
🚴 Day 1: Jacksonville → Palm Coast
Focus: community bike shop + youth mentorship and education
🚴 Day 2: Palm Coast → Sanford
Focus: foster youth, community care, nonprofit engagement
🚴 Day 3: Sanford → Lakeland → Altamonte Springs
Focus: mentorship, youth programs, cycling advocacy
🚴 Day 4: Orlando → West Palm Beach
Focus: homelessness outreach + faith-based community support
🚴 Day 5: Palm Beach → Hollywood
Focus: housing insecurity + mobility + nonprofit collaboration
🚴 Day 6: Miami (Finale)
Focus: mental health awareness + NAMIWalks Miami activation
Featured Nonprofit & Community Partners
This tour includes collaboration with organizations across Florida:
- The Key Haven Families Foster Homes (Sanford)
- Keep Pedaling Foundation (Orlando)
- Church for the Homeless (Lakeland)
- Sole Survivors (West Palm Beach)
- Coalition to End Homelessness (Broward)
- Ride and Roll (Hollywood)
- NAMI (Miami)
- Kids Help Inc (Miami)
- March for Dimes- Babies (Miami)
Each stop includes storytelling, interviews, and community engagement activations.
Transportation & Community Support
Official transportation partner:
Lime (Lime Bike / Micromobility Partner)
Supporting rider mobility, helmet safety, and community cycling activations throughout Florida.
Impact Programming
Pedal for Progress II includes:
- Community bike rides with foster youth
- Mental health advocacy storytelling
- Homelessness outreach activations
- Youth mentorship workshops
- Nonprofit spotlight interviews
Raffle + Fundraising Initiative
🎟 Pedal for Progress Raffle Program
- 50/50 fundraising split with Florida nonprofit partners with RaffleGives
- Bike giveaway (In partnership with Ride and Roll)
- Community-driven donation engagement across all stops
Media & Documentation
This entire journey will be documented through:
- Daily social media coverage
- Photo + video storytelling
- Mini-documentary series
- Partner highlight reels
- Community interviews across Florida
Sign Up & Participate
🎟 Join the Miami Finale Event:
https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/83667
💚 Support mental health awareness, youth programs, and community nonprofits by participating in the final walk or donating through the official NAMIWalks Miami page.
Pedal for Progress II is more than a ride, it is a statewide movement connecting people, purpose, and community impact across Florida.
Join us, support the journey, or meet us at a stop along the route.
