by Mendel | Feb 6, 2026 | Team Friendship
There is something about a long bike ride that strips everything down to the essentials. It is you, the road, and the rhythm of your pedals. Now multiply that by weeks and thousands of miles, and you have a charity bike ride across America, one of the most ambitious...
by Mendel | Feb 6, 2026 | Friendship & Inclusion
If you are a teenager looking for volunteer work that actually means something, working with people who have special needs is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It is also one of the most overlooked. Most teens default to food banks or park cleanups, and...
by Mendel | Feb 6, 2026 | Team Friendship
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those experiences that changes how you see yourself. At 19,341 feet, it is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa. And unlike most mountains at that altitude, you do not need technical...
by Mendel | Feb 6, 2026 | Team Friendship
The Life Time Miami Marathon is one of the most popular winter marathons in the country. Warm weather, oceanfront views, and a flat course make it a bucket-list race for thousands of runners every year. But with demand growing, getting a spot is not always simple. If...
by Mendel | Feb 6, 2026 | Team Friendship
So you want to run the New York City Marathon. You are not alone. Over 165,000 people applied for the 2025 race, and only about 50,000 got to run. The lottery acceptance rate hovers around 18%. But here is something most people do not know: you can skip the lottery...