Joseph Machado wins Gold Barnum Award

Joseph Machado, 13 of Upland, was recently awarded The Gold Barnum Award by The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

The national award, which honors the spirit of P.T. Barnum and his contributions to society, recognizes children who are making a different in their community.

Joseph rode his bicycle to Washington D.C. this summer to raise money for children charities. He left June 5 from Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga and reached the White House on July 13.

He was honored during the Barnum's FUNundrum in Anaheim on Wednesday.

With the award, Joseph received a $1,000 grant.

The Barnum Award is designed to reward children, ages six to 14, who have created social good and community through their own inventive and pioneering actions.