Stevens Point Man Completes Extensive Bike Ride to Fundraise for Hmong and Lao Veterans Monument

Wausau Rhinelander, WI, September 23, 2026 —

Bee Yang, a resident of Stevens Point, has successfully completed a significant fundraising effort by undertaking a bike ride that traversed hundreds of miles, commencing in Maine and concluding in Wisconsin. The purpose of this extensive journey was to raise funds for a monument dedicated to honoring Hmong and Lao veterans.

The planned monument is slated for installation at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park, located in Neillsville. This park serves as a central location for remembrance and recognition of military service.

The exact number of miles covered in the bike ride was not specified, nor were the specific dates of the ride provided. Information regarding the total amount of funds raised through this initiative was also not immediately available. The duration of the fundraising campaign and the specific route taken beyond its start and end points were not detailed.

Yang’s initiative highlights a community effort to acknowledge and commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of Hmong and Lao veterans. The Highground Veterans Memorial Park aims to be a place where their service is permanently recognized. Further details regarding the timeline for the monument’s construction or specific fundraising goals were not provided in the summary of the trend.

The completion of the bike ride marks a personal achievement for Bee Yang and a step forward for the fundraising efforts aimed at establishing a lasting tribute to Hmong and Lao veterans. The contractor responsible for the monument’s construction and the timeline for its unveiling remain unspecified at this time.

Story summarized from the original created by Mayra Parrilla Guerrero on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.

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