A ‘WHEEL’ TO HELP

In 2014, Eustis resident Tracy Draper completed a coast-to-coast bicycle ride from Malibu, Calif., to Amelia Island. She and six other cyclists raised more than $15,000 for Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit organization that provides programs for veterans who sustained physical and psychological wounds on the battlefield.

She detailed the amazing journey in her book, “Live It: Riding the Highs and Lows of a Cross-Country Dream,” which was released in September. The book seeks to inspire readers to fulfill dreams while participating in humanitarian causes.

“People who have read the book tell me that it’s very uplifting and encouraging,” Draper said. “I want people to dare to dream, make their dreams happen, and truly live their dreams.”

The book is available at amazon.com and nonfictionpublish.com.

Lake County residents can be mentors through the Take Stock in Children program. By spending one hour with a student each week, mentors help them grow personally and encourage them to succeed in school. Low-income students who successfully complete the Take Stock in Children program receive college scholarships and hope for a better life.

For more information, visit takestockinchildren.org.