UpaDowna Blood Road Screening
July 18, 2026
6:00 p.m. MT
730 W Monument St, Colorado Springs, CO (Outdoor Venue)
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Join us for a special Blood Road screening and fundraiser!
Experience the power of story, community, and purpose.
You're invited to an inspiring screening of Blood Road, the Emmy Award-winning documentary that follows Rebecca Rusch's journey along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in search of connection, healing, and hope. This event is more than a film night; it's a gathering with purpose, raising funds for Upadowna and supporting its mission to break down barriers and bring adventure to all, create healthier communities, and foster a respect for the environment.
Entry tickets are a $15 minimum donation per person.
What to expect
Virtual welcome from Rebecca Rusch: Begin the evening with a special video greeting from Rebecca, sharing her inspiration and the impact of Blood Road.
Community connection: Join a gathering of passionate individuals who believe in the power of cycling to create positive change.
Direct impact: All funds raised will directly benefit both Upadowna and the Be Good™ Foundation, supporting our shared mission to use the bicycle as a tool for empowerment, healing, and community transformation.
Who is UpaDowna?
UpaDowna’s mission is to provide access to outdoor adventures for all through events and programs that empower individuals, create healthier communities, and foster a respect for the environment.
The Blood Road film
Released in 2017 with Red Bull Media House, the Emmy Award-winning film Blood Road follows the journey of ultra-endurance mountain bike athlete Rebecca Rusch and her Vietnamese riding partner, Huyen Nguyen, as they pedal 1,200 miles along the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail through the dense jungles of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Their goal: to reach the crash site and final resting place of Rebecca's father, a U.S. Air Force pilot shot down over Laos some 40 years earlier. During this poignant voyage of self-discovery, the women push their bodies to the limit while learning more about the historic "blood road" they’re pedaling and how the Vietnam War shaped their lives in different ways.
Rebecca's deeply personal quest to find her father and his guiding words, "Be good," ultimately became the genesis for a global mission: a call to action for all who desire to live with purpose, explore with passion, and create lasting change. Rebecca's Be Good™ Foundation, a 501c3 organization officially founded in 2019, is committed to enriching communities using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution.