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DESCRIPTION:We are East Bay bike riders who believe in a free Palestine and will be 
 riding in solidarity with the Gaza Sunbirds on January 6th. Solidarity 
 rides all over the country and even internationally will be taking place on 
 this date. \n\nOur ride is also a fundraiser for the Gaza Sunbirds and 
 Middle East Children's Alliance. \n\nThe Gaza Sunbirds are a para-cycling 
 team, consisting of 20 athletes, based in the Gaza Strip. The team was 
 founded in 2018 when Alan al-Dali, an Olympic hopeful cyclist, was shot in 
 the leg by an Israeli sniper. Gaza Sunbirds are currently distributing aid. 
 Donate to their efforts here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/savegaza 
 \n\nMiddle East Children's Alliance, is a nonprofit organization working 
 for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East. MECA 
 supports dozens of community projects for Palestinian children and refugees 
 from Syria. Since 1988 they have delivered $31 million in food and medical 
 aid to Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon. \nDonate to MECA here: 
 https://secure.everyaction.com/smtVQHNMqki9nC7D-p6nMQ2 \n\nThe January 6th 
 community bike ride aims to bring people together in a peaceful manner as 
 we continue to advocate for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. Bicycles 
 are a powerful revolutionary tool that allow us to carry the message of a 
 FREE PALESTINE. Please join us on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at 12:30 PM 
 for a 1pm roll out. Oakland/Berkeley ride meets at West Oakland BART, RSVP 
 for the route! Bike riders of all levels welcome! Please bring water, 
 snacks, lights, helmet, and a rain jacket/pants and warm layers like gloves 
 and hats. Keffiyehs, Palestinian flags and red, white, green, black clothes 
 are highly encouraged! \n\nPlease RSVP by January 4th. RSVP: 
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDADfyZjKyc0ZfAZGmWA1fSzmCJl3Zc-fHeDgQ3XDArRKHrw/viewform\n\nWhile 
 we appreciate RSVP by January 4 to give a sense of how many riders to 
 expect and so that we can share more detailed route information, we 
 recognize safety concerns. Even if you don't RSVP, if you believe in 
 Palestinian liberation, we encourage you to show up and we will welcome 
 you!  \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/01/04/18861562.php
SUMMARY:Oakland/Berkeley Solidarity Bike Ride For Gaza Sunbirds & MECA
LOCATION:West Oakland BART\nOakland, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/01/04/18861562.php
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