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We are proud to announce our support of Mike His mission is to collect stories, not money. ”It’s a ride of respect,” Kalush said. “I see what my sisters go through. And just throwing money at them wasn’t fulfilling for anyone. Sometimes, just knowing that you’re noticed and appreciated is enough to get you through a hard time.” In an interview with The Denver Post, Kalush describes why he chose a unicycle to ride across Colorado to raise awareness for single parents. “I’m riding my unicycle because it’s great symbolism: keeping perfect balance, you can never coast, you have to work for every inch. Falling off is easy, getting back up can be hard. And people with two wheels have no idea what it’s like to ride on one.” In an interview with 7News, The Denver News Channel, Mike Kalush explains how a random encounter with a Unicyclist in Barcelona, inspired him to ride across Colorado to pay tribute to single parents.
If you would like to share your own story of single parenthood or have a story of a friend or family member that you’d like to share, you can post them on 1 Across Colorado’s Facebook or Twitter page. You can also contact Mike directly at [email protected]. To keep up to date with 1 Across Colorado’s journey and stories, you can also follow Jay’s Valet’s social media pages by clicking any of the following social icons:
We truly hope that this is a story that will move and inspire you.
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The Journey
Mike Kalush of 1 Across Colorado will begin his 500 miles trek across Colorado this Friday, August 17th from the Kansas boarder. The journey will take about 2 weeks, east to west, from Kansas to Utah along the Interstate 70 corridor. He plans to stop in little towns along the route, in places he has never been before. Kalush’s father is coming from Michigan with a motor home to follow along on the journey, and to provide a place to sleep at night. Kalush plans to break up his days in two chunks, with 20 miles in the morning and 20 miles in the evening, depending on the weather. Kalush invites others to ride along with him on this journey and to meet up to share stories of single parenthood. If you would like to connect with Mike, you can email him at [email protected]. |
| How Jay’s Valet Got Involved w/ 1 Across Colorado
Jay Mills, the owner of Jay’s Valet, ran into Mike Kalush at an event in May, where he learned about 1 Across Colorado’s mission to spread awareness for single parents. Jay was immensely touched by the cause and instantly thought about several Jay’s Valet team members who struggle with single parenting on a daily basis. Partnered with Mike’s story of his seven sisters, six of who are or have been single parents, Jay was inspired. Without hesitation, Jay and Jay’s Valet stepped up to help support 1 Across Colorado’s mission, both by sponsoring the 1 Across Colorado’s Jersey and by helping spread awareness of the cause.
 In response to Jay’s Valet’s devoted support, Mike surprised us at the Jay’s Valet office, baring gifts. Including a Jersey with the Jay’s Valet logo printed on the sleeve, and a T-Shirt with the 1 Across
Needless to say, Jay’s Valet is excited to support Mike Kalush and 1 Across Colorado’s Mission.
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