Man Rides Backwards To Raise Awareness

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Posted: 7:15 PM Apr 14, 2008
Last Updated: 7:15 PM Apr 14, 2008
Reporter: Chris Frank
Email Address: chris.frank@kake.com

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Curan Wright is seeing America a little differently. He's riding a bike backwards to raise awareness.

His ride is a 20 inch bike that only goes backwards. "Riding backwards raises awareness, it catches attention to the issues", Wright said.

For Wright, there are many issues. HIV, medical marijuana, and homelessness.

Wright's been as far south as the Florida Keys and back up to Washington talking to members of Congress.

He's already covered 5300 miles, with many more to go.

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Posted by: Dan Location: Washington on Aug 2, 2008 at 07:13 PM
About a month ago, I passed him on I-90 near Butte Montana. Riding backwards down a mountain slope, whole area he was going through was mountainous there. He has some courage. Heart warming to see someone dedicate them self to anything like he has. The weather he is going through, the slopes he has to climb...

Posted by: Donovan Edwards Location: Douglas, Wyoming on May 28, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Curan Wright left Douglas today. He is awsome individual with a big heart. Please treat this guy well when he stops in youy town. Sponsor him if you can!

Posted by: B52 Location: Kalamazoo on Apr 15, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Just seen about him on the news here and here is his web site >> www.bikingbackwards.net Its high time we start showing compassion to the ones who choose to use this miracle herb in their life !!

Posted by: Tori Location: Wichita on Apr 15, 2008 at 10:09 AM
what many don't understand is what this guy is trying to do for the community honestly think that what he is doing is a great way to raise the amount of awareness towards HIV and AIDS plus more health issues. I know people that suffer from these kinds of things. What has me in awe is that he is biking 'backwards'. I dont know if there is or has ever been anybody to think of doing that. He is an unfortunate person but the positive thing about it is he isn't sitting in a hospital or at home waiting for it to come to him. He is taking advantage of his life and enjoying every minute of it. He is living the rest of his life to the fullest, knowing he will leave the world a happy man and hopefully a better place.

Posted by: Richard Location: Wichita on Apr 15, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Does he have a website?

Posted by: Rose Location: Ulysses on Apr 15, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Where can I donate to Curan's cause ?

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