John Merrow started a challenge to himself in 2011, on his 70th birthday. He set himself the goal of biking 70 miles, one for each year, and raising money for charity. He has done it every year since then. This year he turns 82. Can he bike 82 miles? I’m betting on John!

He writes here:

In a few days, Lord willing, I will turn 82, and that means it’s time for another attempt at biking my age. I began this exercise in putting off the inevitable in 2011, the year I turned 70. I’ve achieved my goal for 12 consecutive years, but the distance increases every year and I get a year older, so, as those financial ads warn, please remember that “past performance is no guarantee of future results.”

As I have in the past, I’m asking you to dig deep for a preferred good cause, which this year is World Central Kitchen, the remarkable charity founded in 2010 by Chef José Andres. WKC, a non-profit, is first to the frontlines–whether it’s Ukraine or countries like Haiti devastated by a natural disaster. WKC provides fresh meals in response to crises, while simultaneously working to build resilient food systems with locally-led solutions. WKC has served more than 250 million nourishing meals around the world. Charity Navigator makes it clear that 100% of your gift, which is 100% tax-deductible, will help WKC provide more meals to those in need.

Here’s an easy way to donate $820, or $82, or $8.20 to World Central Kitchen. Thank you.

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I have sent several donations to WKC. I will send another to honor John.