WHAT IS UP!?! My name is Bethany Morris, but most people just call me Beth. I am 20 years old, and I attend Delta College in Saginaw, Michigan. I am in my second year of school and am majoring in Nursing. Those are the facts, here is the interesting stuff!
I love to run! Everything from the Columbus, Ohio marathon to a 25k in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I’m all about distance. If I have time, I love a competitive game of tennis. You can usually find me jumping or making a face in any picture someone tries to take of me. I have an older sister, Megan, and two younger brothers, Eric and Andrew. I’m all about family and am so blessed to have such encouraging parents, siblings, and friends. I really enjoy being involved with my church. I am a small group leader for the youth group, leading sophomore girls in high school, and thoroughly enjoy leading them!
After high school, I spent a year in AmeriCorps NCCC at the Sacramento campus. AmeriCorps brought me to: Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana to work with Habitat for Humanity, Sacramento, California as a tutor for elementary school students, and Ketchikan, Alaska to build a paintball field and a coffee house for youth in the community! I was able to spend quality time working with all kinds of people and organizations. I traveled through ten states, took a boat through British Columbia, skydived, climbed mountains, kayaked, and so much more I don’t think I would have enough space to write it all. I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of.
Bike and Build sparked my interest when I was trying to find a way to take advantage of next summer. One of my teammates from AmeriCorps told me about the program and I was instantly sold to the cause! I love that it takes you across the country and there is purpose behind it. I am so excited to meet new people that all are seeking the same goal. I have really only been a recreational rider, but am up for a new challenge. I know there will be days when I just want to reach the finish line and days where I do not want the experience to end. I am excited to push myself mentally and physically. This is going to be a crazy adventure and I can’t wait!
