Tag Archives: Lowell

Indigo Girls

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Posted by: Alyssa Henry Guess who got introduced at an Indigo Girls concert? MAss Acceleration, that’s who! Last Friday night was an exciting evening that left me feeling invigorated and cheerful. Team MAss Acceleration was full of nervous jitters as … Continue reading →

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Impact

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Chip Hamblet is the head of the Pawtucket Congregational Church Financial Committee and an active member in the Lowell community. He was able to help our team with some local connections, as well as hosting a Sustainability Week event at his … Continue reading →

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We’ve got what it takes

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Posted by: Alyssa Henry Commitment. Courage. Dedication. Perseverance. To be an activist for any cause takes all these qualities and more. I’ve found these qualities in the 30 other Climate Summer Riders in these last few weeks. I’ve also found these attributes … Continue reading →

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Leading By Example

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

By Eliza Sherpa As our week in Lowell comes to a close, the incredible generosity of the people there resounds with our team.  From offering food, to showers, to a comfortable place to hang out, it seemed everyone we met … Continue reading →

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Training in Lowell recap

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Posted by: Tara Escudero Finally got around to making this video, enjoy!

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Full Stomachs

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Posted by: Sam Burke Due to the kindness of strangers and new friends, MAss Acceleration has only spent $15 on groceries this week, out of an allotted $175 weekly budget (Hello, vastly expanding Ice Cream Fund!!). Everyone in Lowell keeps … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Training!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Post by Alejandra Dominguez: I’m sitting in the Fellowship Hall at Pawtucket Congregational Church in Lowell, MA writing this blog post (my first!) as the New Hampshire Team (The New Hamsters) gather the last of their stuff and get ready … Continue reading →

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Take Off Those Training Wheels: Our First Rides

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

“Good luck, you guys!”; “Get outta here!”; “Have fun!”; “Woohoo!” Five young adults, decked out in shiny helmets, grubby sneakers, and clingy bike shorts, rolled out of Camp Wilmot—of Wilmot, New Hampshire—to the cheers of their friends. This was to … Continue reading →

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Training at Camp Wilmot

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Even though I arrived three days late to training at Camp Wilmot, I felt instantly welcomed into the group and found it incredibly easy to get into the groove of being a Climate Summer rider. About an hour after I … Continue reading →

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“The Pride of Lowell”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

People were cheering, passersby giving smiles and thumbs up.  I wish this happened every time I picked up some groceries. It must have been that Jackie and me were on our bikes, lugging enough food for over 30 people in … Continue reading →

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