The HOPE ROCKS and the FREEDOM TOUR have always been about hope. Each year we carry HOPE ROCKS as a tangible symbol of hope and a symbolic reminder of the heavy burden endured by trafficking victims. Cyclists deplore extra weight. Serious riders go to great lengths to remove every unnecessary ounce. Especially during climbs, seemingly small grams make a big difference. Each time we feel those stones in our pockets, we remember that cranking up hills is easy compared to the physical and psychological pain our kids – and their mothers – experience. What if you carry a couple of HOPE ROCKS in your pocket? What if, when someone asks what you’re up to, you hand them a HOPE ROCK and share a few words about hope as you have experienced it. Hope that remains strong when life is tough. Hope when God seems distant because life’s challenges seem unbearable. Hope for kids rescued from human trafficking. Hope for all victims of injustice.

It’s always been about HOPE.

Note from the Potter
If you look closely you will see the finger prints of my two oldest grandkids, Savanna and David. They helped make the 2024 HOPE ROCK. Sharing the story of the HOPE ROCK, and why these molded pieces of clay are important, was a special time together. Thinking about kids somewhere else who need support is so important for our kids to hear. Teaching them about hope and how we can help from the pottery studio is priceless.