Joseph Machado welcomed in DC

Joseph Machado was greeted by Rep. David Dreier, R-San Dimas, when he arrived at the White House July 14.

Joseph, 13 of Upland, rode his bicycle nearly 3,000 miles to the capital to raise money and awareness for children charities. 

He left on June 5 and arrived in Washington D.C. on July 13. 

Dreier presented Machado with a certificate of recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives. 

"In these difficult times, Joseph and the entire Machado family have spent their summer traveling across our great country to raise awareness and help others," Dreier said.  "They are a real inspiration and living proof that one person, and one family, can make a difference.  It was an honor to welcome Joseph and his parents, Robert and Elvira, his brother Robert and sister Mercedes to Washington and to congratulate them on their exciting journey."