YAKIMA, Wash. – Dozens of cyclists arrived in Yakima as part of the " Journey of Hope ," an annual event to raise awareness for people with disabilities. The "Trans-America Team" is one of two teams with the Ability Experience who kicked off the summer-long challenge with a ride of over 100 miles.

The team, consisting of 31 Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members, began their journey in Seattle on Wednesday. They cycled through Enumclaw and reached Yakima on Thursday evening.

Nicholas Monaghan, a student from Cal Poly Pomona, shared the personal significance of the journey.

"I grew up with a cousin that had a disability. He had Down's syndrome and witnessing how wonderful his life was and how his life impacted myself really made me passionate about continuing to meet people with disabiliti

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