“We sincerely hope that the Communist Party also recognizes: the religious ethnic and other autonomous communities do not weaken, much rather strengthen society and state. China is a country that aims for a leading role in world politics, and is rightfully proud of most of its several thousand year long history and traditions. We hope, the leadership of China realizes that in tolerance lies opportunity, that the self-organizing citizens and communities make society more resilient and hold the potential for development amidst the challenges of the 21st century.”
- Bernadett Szél, member of parliament of Hungary, co-president of LMP READ THE LETTER
“I would like to commend the thirty youths, the team of Ride 2 Freedom for successfully completing the 3,000 miles of biking in the United States, and for openly taking efforts for their own mission, freedom of belief.”
- József Zelei World Peace Bicycle Ambassador of Hungary READ THE LETTER
Dear Friends: I am writing to recognize the noble actions of the young Ride to Freedom cyclists working to bring awareness to the Chinese government’s abuses of Falun Gong practitioners, as well as the plight of the orphaned children of Falun Gong adherents. My constituents in New Jersey have kept me informed of the horrific […]
- U.S. Senator Robert Menedez of New Jersey READ THE LETTER
WHEREAS, Ride To Freedom, Kristine Feng from Little Falls, New Jersey, with 30 young cyclists from around the world, embarked on a 3,000 mile journey from Los Angeles, California to Washington, D.C. to call attention to the plight of orphaned children of Falun Dafa practitioners who were persecuted and killed by the Chinese Communist Party […]
- Proclamation of Ride To Freedom Day by Mayor Darlene J. Conti of Little Falls, New Jersey READ THE LETTER
Baltimore County Executive Proclamation, Designating July 14, 2015 Ride To Freedom Day WHEREAS, Ride to Freedom is a group of young people representing fifteen different countries who made the commitment to ride from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness and funds to rescue children orphaned through the persecution of Falun Gong in China; […]
- Designation of Ride To Freedom Day by Executive Kevin Kamenetz of Baltimore County, Maryland READ THE LETTER
Dear Jasmina, Thank you for the information that you have provided me about the Ride To Freedom which you are participating in along with 25 other youth from all over the world. I understand the purpose of the ride is to bring attention to the persecution of people practicing Falun Gong and to rescue five children […]
- Mark Stodola, Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas READ THE LETTER
This Certificate of Special Recognition is presented to Ride 2 Freedom Commemorating all the young cyclists from around the world who have embarked on the 3,000 mile journey to raise awareness for Falun Gong practitioners and their plight Patrick J. Toomey United States Senator
- Certification of Special Recognition by U.S. Senator Patrick J. Toomey of Pennsylvania READ THE LETTER
Philadelphia flourishes thanks in part to the freedom, acceptance, and tolerance that are some of the founding principles of our great City. Unfortunately, these freedoms are not granted to everyone across the globe. Followers of Falun Gong, a peaceful self-improvement practice, have seen challenges to their group in China; Ride 2 Freedom is working to […]
- Mayor Michael A. Nutter of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania READ THE LETTER
The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to honor, recognize and welcome the bike tour, Ride To Freedom to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Whereas, The bike tour, Ride To Freedom, is working in partnership with the Friends of Falun Gong (FoFG), Ride To Freedom is actually a […]
- Citation Honoring and Recognizing and Welcome, Ride to Freedom by Philadelphia City Council READ THE LETTER
Dear Ms. Liu, I regret that I cannot be here with you today, but I wanted to share with you my strong opposition to the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners – and to thank the young cyclists who are raising awareness of this issue as they bike across the country. The Ride 2 Freedom team […]
- U.S. Representative Mike Doyle, 14th District of Pennsylvania READ THE LETTER
Senatorial Citation on behalf of State Senator Kenny Yuko To recognize Ride To Freedom As a member of the Senate of the 131st General Assembly of the State of Ohio, I am pleased to pay tribute to the 30 dedicated young people who are undertaking a 3,000 mile cross country bicycle ride to raise awareness […]
- Ohio Senator Kenny Yuko, 25th District READ THE LETTER
Dear Mr. Chen, I want to congratulate you for undertaking the grueling 3,000-mile journey across the country in order to raise awareness about the persecuted people of China. Your efforts will not be forgotten and your actions are extremely noble. It is a great opportunity that you and your fellow cyclists are providing a spotlight […]
- Ohio Senator William J. Seitz, 8th District READ THE LETTER
On behalf of the members of the Senate of the 131st General Assembly of Ohio, we are pleased to extend special recognition to Ride2Freedom on its rally and press conference in Columbus, July 7, 2015. Falun Gong, a Buddhist spiritual belief and meditation practice, is forbidden in the People’s Republic of China, and those found […]
- Senator Keith Faber, President of the Ohio Senate & Senator Charleta B. Tavares, Assistant Minority Leader READ THE LETTER
July 6, 2015 Dear Cyclists of Ride to Freedom, We want to take a moment to congratulate and recognize you for taking a stand for human rights by participating in this ride. Perseverance and sacrifice pursuant to defending people’s basic freedoms, both here and abroad, is incredibly worth of recognition, and remains and important principle […]
- U.S. Representatives Steve Stivers and Steve Chabot, 16th District of Ohio READ THE LETTER
Greetings, Columbia is a small, friendly community that welcomes all nationalities that share in commitments to a better quality of life. The international Ride2Freedom fights for human rights and is committed rescue orphaned abused children in China. I would like to welcome and commend the cyclists from around the world, who embark on this 3,000 […]
- Mayor Ryan L. Daniel, Columbia City, Indiana READ THE LETTER
Proclamation for Ride 2 Freedom Day WHEREAS, Ride 2 Freedom began on June 1, 2015, International Children’s Day, with a group of 30 young people from five continents traveling 3,300 miles across the United States on bicycles; and WHEREAS, Ride 2 Freedom began its 45-day cycling journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. to publicize […]
- Proclamation for Ride 2 Freedom Day, Mayor Bill Hennessy of O’Fallon, Missouri READ THE LETTER
It is my great honor to welcome to the 30 young bicyclists of “Ride 2 Freedom” who have embarked on a 3000 mile journey, taking to the roads with the mission of promoting awareness of spiritual and religious persecution in China, riding across this great nation of ours, a nation founded on the basic rights […]
- Missouri Representative Chrissy Sommer, 106th District READ THE LETTER
Dear Ms. Tian, Thank you for the kind invitation to attend today’s rally welcoming the “Ride 2 Freedom” riders to the City of O’Fallon. I am pleased to have the opportunity to commend these 30 young bicyclists of “Ride 2 Freedom” who have embarked on a 3000 mile journey across our great nation to promote […]
- U.S. Representative Ann Wagner, 2nd District of Missouri READ THE LETTER
“Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth General Assembly, join to applaud the goals and efforts association with Ride 2 Freedom and to convey to all those involved this legislative body’s heartfelt best wishes for continued success along their journey to Washington, DC”
- Missouri House of Representatives Resolution READ THE LETTER
Dear Friends, I appreciate your invitation to participate in the Ride 2 Freedom rally in Columbia recognizing the human rights violations of the Falun Gong. I am sorry I am unable to be there today. The imprisonment and treatment of Falun Gong practitioners and Christians in modern-day China is unconscionable, and it truly is a […]
- U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler, 4th District of Missouri READ THE LETTER
“Welcome to the 30 young bicyclists of “Ride 2 Freedom” who have embarked on a 3000 mile journey, taking to the roads with the mission of promoting awareness of spiritual and religious persecution in China, riding across this great nation of ours, a nation founded on the basic rights of freedom of religious and spiritual beliefs, and stopping in our area to share their vision with the citizens of Kansas and Missouri.”
- Councilwoman Cindy Circo, Mayor Pro Tem of Kansas City, Missouri READ THE LETTER
“It is a pleasure to welcome the thirty young cyclists arriving today from Los Angeles. At the beginning of this month, they set out to raise awareness for the victims of religious persecution in China, starting thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, cycling across our nation — a nation founded on principles of religious and spiritual freedom—- and spreading this message to the citizens of Kansas City and Missouri.”
- U.S. Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri READ THE LETTER
“Defending the Human Rights of those persecuted is always a good cause. The persecution against millions of practitioners of Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, who follow the principle of Truth, Compassion and Forbearance, is a serious crime. The practitioners are peaceful, law abiding citizens of China.”
- Man-Yan Ng, Board director of International Society for Human Rights, Germany READ THE LETTER
Dear Ms. Li: Thank you for alerting me to the events connected with this summer’s “Ride to Freedom.” The Chinese government’s campaign against Falun Gong has been, and continues to be severe, brutal, ugly, and vicious. Tens of thousands of Falun Gong practitioners have been arrested and sent to prisons or re-education camps. Thousands of […]
- U.S. Representative Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, 11th District of New Jersey READ THE LETTER
“I applaud the cyclists’ efforts and for their dedication to a cause which is selflessly aimed at helping those in a nation not their own and to bring awareness to a cause that personally moves them to action.”
- Mayor Jeremy Farmer of Lawrence, Kansas READ THE LETTER
Dear Ride2Freedom, Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness on the plight of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Injustice anywhere should be addressed everywhere. I commend the Riders and activists in your movement to let people know what is happening. I wish you the best on your journey and very much looking forward to […]
- Michael Trap, Second Ward City Council Member of Columbia, Missouri READ THE LETTER
On behalf of the residents of Shawnee, I would like to welcome all of those involved with the Ride 2 Freedom Bike Tour to our community. It is inspiring to see so many young people involved in such a worthy cause. I have great admiration for those give their time and energy to fight for […]
- Mayor Michelle Distler of Shawnee, Kansas READ THE LETTER
“Your unremitting resolve to bettering yourself is a testament to your character, and your ambition is an inspiration to all those that pursue their passions and strive for perfection in their work. You have a great future ahead of you.”
- U.S. Representative Scott Garrett, 5th District of New Jersey READ THE LETTER
“It gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to those of you participating in the Ride 2 Freedom Cross Country Bike Tour.
On behalf of the residents of Provo, we appreciate your effort to raise awareness of the persecution of Falun Gong in China. It is impressive to see a group of teens from throughout the world, spread their message of human rights as they journey across the country.”
- Mayor John R. Curtis of Provo, Utah READ THE LETTER
“Dear Ride 2 Freedom Participants:
I am sorry that I could not be in Salt Lake City today to welcome these special young Ride 2 Freedom bicyclists who are traveling form many countries around the world to bring attention to the prejudice that exists in China and other countries toward practitioners of Falun Gong. We feel very privileged that you have included Utah in your ride across the United States of America beginning in Los Angeles, California and ending up in our nation’s capitol in Washington D.C. We admire and honor each of you for choosing to stand up for human rights, and for your sacrifice to help shine a light on the brutal persecution of Falun Gong in China. Your courage and determination and your commitment to ride your bikes 3000 miles will help shine a light on the brutal persecution of Falun Gong in China.”
- Utah Representative Michael E. Noel, District 73 READ THE LETTER
“Dear Ride 2 Freedom Team,
I wish my schedule would have permitted me to meet with you during your stop in Salt Lake. Please accept my sincere admiration and support for the cause that you have so nobly undertaken.”
- Utah Senator Todd Weiler, District 23 READ THE LETTER
WHEREAS, Ride 2 Freedom (Ride2Freedom), composed of 30 young cyclists from around the world, embarked on a 3,000 mile journey from Las Angeles, CA, to Washington, DC, to call attention to the plight of orphaned children of Falun Dafa practitioners persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party for their spiritual beliefs; and WHEREAS, Falun Dafa is […]
- Proclamation by Mayor Thomas C. Henry of Fort Wayne, Indiana READ THE LETTER
“What an interesting time for the Ride2Freedom to appear on the horizon. In China, the twilight of the Falun Gong persecution is said to have arrived. Lawsuits against Jiang Zemin are no longer being blocked. Zhou Yongkang, the ogre of organ harvesting himself, has received a life sentence. Bo Xilai, Gu Kailai: their brutal machinations are history. Wang Lijun, the police chief who directed that thousands of human beings should be butchered on the operating table, has disappeared down the memory hole.”
- Ethan Gutmann, Award-winning China analyst and human-rights investigator READ THE LETTER
“Huge congratulations to the Ride To Freedom team! This is an excellent and touching endeavour from these young people who are willing to suffer through such a long and arduous journey to raise awareness of those who are under severe persecution in China.”
- Michael Mahonen, Award winning Actor, Writer, Director READ THE LETTER
Dear Ride 2 Freedom Riders, It is an honor to offer my support to you and to the Ride 2 Freedom bicycle ride which focuses on awareness and education for International Children’s Day on June 1, 2015. Your passion for this cause and willingness to ride 3,000 miles is extraordinary. I commend Ride 2 Freedom […]
- Mayor Ralph Becker of Salt Lake City, Utah READ THE LETTER