Save Science Reporting: A Charity Bike Ride Benefitting The Xylom

2025 has brought unprecedented challenges for global health and the health of our planet. Georgia's favorite son Jimmy Carter, who spent his life protecting the planet and eradicating diseases, passed away in January. The Trump administration has banned hundreds of related terms, fired thousands of federal workers, and cut millions in global funding. In August, a gunman unloaded nearly 500 shots at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Atlanta campus, killing an on-duty police officer.

As your most trusted source of information on global health and environmental impacts, The Xylom needs your help to keep independent reporting alive in 2026. But we can't do this without teamwork and a heavy dose of joy. That's why we are partnering with our friends at Atlanta Social Bike Rides for a leisurely 13-mile night ride through our hometown's global health and environmental landmarks, such as The Carter Center, the CDC, and Fernbank. Our goal is to raise $3,000, with 100% of proceeds going towards supporting our accountability and solutions coverage.

Leading the ride will be our Publisher and Editor, Alex Ip, who lives car-free in Atlanta; he believes biking is the most environmentally friendly and healthy way to get around town. What's more, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to the NewsMatch coalition of funders!

Learn more about how Atlanta Influences Everything on climate and health policy, and have fun with your friends while we're at it!

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