50CC Diaper Run 2018 Report

50CC Diaper Run

2018 Report

Hurricane AGAIN! In 2017 the 50CC Diaper Run was re-routed to Myrtle Beach, SC due to the hurricane hitting Florida, this year, it was re-routed to Florida because the hurricane hit the Carolina’s! M25 has a team that lives by the protocol of, ‘adapt and overcome’. Quitting is not in our vocabulary. 

This is a team that knows how to fight the odds to take a positive stand against a sin that must be dealt with in this nation, abortion. The most miles ridden was by Pastor Jason Cook, 6822 miles and the longest time from home and family was Herman Strickland, thirteen days! The riders where suffering with a terrible limp from the time they left, ARod aka Rodney McCray; a loss of a sister-in-law, Herman Strickland; a sick wife, Jon Potter; nervous families due to impending hurricane, Jason Cook and a small group leader left his church after his pastor committed suicide, Jerry Plent.

The 50CC Diaper Run (a coast to coast motorcycle ride in less than 50 hours with the task of collecting diapers and baby wipes and cash to support pro-life efforts. It is an extreme ride to make a positive statement that supports girls who chose not to destroy the baby inside of  them and take on the task of giving birth to a new life) is blessed and supported by Royal Home Ministries (a pro-life home in Falcon NC); Falcon Children’s Home (a home for troubled children) Falcon Christian Academy (where the girls can finish their education) and Iron Butt Association (the organization that credits our riders with an achievement patch and certificate). The ride is organized by Mission M25 under the blessings of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. 

This year we rode from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL, 2456 miles in 46 hours & 34 minutes! Raised 224,379 diapers & baby wipes & $9,149. We are not finished yet! The following conferences are yet to have their donations counted in, Cornerstone Conference, North and South Carolina and Sonshine Conference. It is my assumption at this time, we will exceed 300,000 diapers and baby wipes. 

What will RHM do with that many? 

1. 1. First of all, do not forget the heart of the mission, raise awareness of the church’s stand for life in a positive way
   2. RHM has already donated 20,000 to a pro-life home in Oklahoma City area
   3. RHM donated (not sure the number yet due to the need still existing) diapers and baby wipes to the hurricane relief being done at Gospel Tabernacle in Dunn, NC. 
   4. You can be assured the donations will be used extended and promote life for those who need help with a baby that lives in adverse situations. 

Highlights of the journey:

1. 1. At the Life Rally in Memphis TN, the Holy Spirit used the service to confirm a work He is doing in the congregation. 
   2. At the Life Rally in OKC, over 168,000 diapers and baby wipes and $550 was raised. 
      1. One church had two men (One was a homeless man that wanted to help out, stayed 10 days and nights on top of trailer to collect diapers)
      2. One church of 45-50 people with an average age well into the 70’s raised over 80,000 diapers and baby wipes. 
   3. The rally in Amarillo had some communication problems but still pulled off a great rally.
   4. The rally in Fresno, CA was full of life and approximately $2100 was raised plus thousands of diapers and baby wipes.
   5. In Bakersfield, CA there wasn’t a rally but the conference and our Pointman, Pastor Billy Woods raised approximately 14,000 diapers and well over $3000 worth of donated goods. 
   6. In Tucson, AZ, Tucson Church International met us with abounding joy with thousands of diapers and baby wipes.
   7. We were met with welcome signs, people shouting, HUGE burritos, thousands of diapers and baby wipes by Reaching the Lost Church in Anthony TX (The church is actually in El Paso but our stop is in Anthony)
   8. In Baton Rouge, LA we were greeted by Pam Dier, representing our Run For The Wall family. She came bearing smiles, hugs and thousands of baby diapers and wipes plus several thousand dollars worth of baby formula.
   9. Pastor Steve and Yvonne Dow met us in Tallahassee, FL with coffee, donuts and egg sandwiches. 
   10. We were greeted at the conclusion in Jacksonville, FL by Pastor Dave Ragan and his youth pastor, Cuyler Craig with egg biscuits, coffee and orange juice. 

Our team all arrived home safely and were blessed to be included in such a wonderful stand for an awesome cause. We would like to thank all who gave, who will give (our rallies in NC are re-scheduled for November and SonShine Conference will bring their donations to Falcon in November) and who supported this great effort with your presence. 

Top Photo at starting line: L-R pictured: Pastor Jon Potter; Pastor Jason Cook; Rodney  McCray; Gary Burd, Alan Atkins and Jerry Plent. Holding the banner: L-R: Stephen Walker and Herman Strickland who drove the truck pulling the trailer to collect the goods.

Middle Photo at finish line: Pastor Jon Potter; Jerry Plent; Alan Atkins; Pastor Jason Cook and Gary Burd. Holding the banner, L-R: Herman Strickland and Stephen Walker.

Bottoms photo is some of the fine people from Reaching the Lost Church in El Paso TX