Tony Simons

Tony met Ibrhaim at the 10X4 mountainbike race in Mt. Kenya. Tony has been an avid cyclist for years and understood Ibrahinm's amazing talent. In that race, Ibrahim placed within the top 10 out of over 100 competitors. Tony helped Ibrahim secure a job as a seed specialist with the International World Agroforrestry Center. Tony was instrumental in helping to raise funds to send Ibrahim to the U.S. and in securing Ibrahim a Visa from the U.S. Embassy on short notice. Tony volunteered to help Ibrahim get to the U.S. despite the odds . Tony is a believer in principles of hard work , faith and charity.

 

Eric Brewer

Eric met Ibrahim during his first trip to Africa in March of 2006. Ibrahim led Eric on a two day 200 mile bicycle tour from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania. Eric will never forget that memorable trip and made a pact with Ibrahim before he left to return to the States. He told Ibrahim that one day they would ride together in the states! Eric also promised to help increase Ibrahim's exposure aborad and help Ibrahim spread his message of faith. Eric has been representing Ibrahim in the States while Ibrahim improves his English.