The Challenge is an intense and life-changing experience that will push your physical and emotional limits. This event will alter the way you greet other challenges and will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. It's got to stop.
Hate crimes continue to rise, both on Long Island and in New York City.
The murders of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd were to be our wake-up calls, yet bias crimes have persisted and only grown more violent. A temple arson on Long Island, the beating of a black man outside a Suffolk County bar and several anti-gay murders in the 5 boroughs haven't been enough to convince government to get tough on hate crimes. Isolated and alone, victims and their families frequently don't know where to turn. Education is non-existent, ignorance persists, discrimination prevails and violence ensues. This ride is about challenging the status quo.