Our mission - A record and a legacy

This June, four men and a dozen crew will set off from Oceanside, California on a mission to set a new Race Across America (RAAM) record in the 60-69 age group. RAAM is known as the world's toughest bicycle race. The motivation driving this team is, of course, the challenge of working as a team to win the race but also, to raise funds for causes dear to their hearts. 

The team

Brad Wiggs, Rob Kelly, Bob Vigil, and Bob Murphy

This crew represents multiple RAAM finishes, world record titles, and a passion to crush the age group record. 

the legacy

Bob Murphy and his wife Deidre (a lifelong educator) are passionate about education. Public institutions like UCLA and SDSU derive some funding from the state of California but you'd be surprised at how little it really is. Young people are our future and we believe that if we can give them a little extra support, it can better help them focus on their education and not have to worry so much about paying for it.

We've setup three endowments that support specific areas that we believe will make a difference.

Barbara C Murphy Memorial Scholarship - Established 2024

Fund Information: Your gift will provide student support for undergraduates seeking research opportunities focused on neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia through the Undergraduate Research Centers in the Division of Undergraduate Education in the College of Letters and Science and UCLA.

Murphy Family Centennial Scholars Undergraduate Scholarship - Established 2017

Fund Information: Your gift will support scholarships for UCLA undergraduate students in the Division of Undergraduate Education, with a preference for students studying Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences or Life Sciences.

Murphy Family Emergency Assistance Program Endowment - Established 2020

Fund Information:  Your gift will provide support for students in the Fowler College of Business and SDSU who are in financial crisis and in need of emergency assistance. Program funds may be used towards housing, food, transportation, technology (laptops, software) and other student emergency assistance needs as determined by the Fowler College of Business Dean.