I'm Riding For

Mom & Dad and brother Bruce who all had cancer!

Mom lost her battle to breast cancer and my father at age of 92 with prostate cancer My oldest brother, one of 3, Bruce, lost his battle at 36. Another brother Ward, to ALS and other relatives and friends who lost their battle to cancer or are survivors . Recently I had the honor of meeting a couple on the trail this month, Dylan and his Bride - Kate, you may have seen my post. He is survior of 2 different forms of cancer, at the age of 17 or 19 and then at the age of 27. He knows the Sick Kids for Cancer in Toronto very well. Imagine meeting them on the trail in their wedding attire and then finding out they live in my communtiy. What a tropper and all the blessings to Dylan and his wonderful bride Kate. I also had the privlage to know a 10 year old boy - Joel, from family friends, who fought cancer since he was four. Cancer knows no age and when it hits its one of your biggest battles. It is great to have family and friends that can surround those fighting cancer to meet the many, physical, emotional and other personal needs, along with the health care providers, physicians and research teams. That is why I am doing this. Every year there seems to be more findings through research that has some positive results. One can't give up. Both giving of yourself, raising funds for research, treatments and providing financial support for those in need, along with much prayer is powerful and through these trials, it is of comfort, motivating and hope for a future. A big thank you and virtual hugs for stepping up to the plate and supporting me on the Challenge.