September 27, 2024

Well, the numbers are in and it's a wrap for GCC 2024. I'm pleased to say I reached my end goal of $140,000.00 for the 8 year legacy, thanks to a couple of generous donors who came through at the eleventh hour! You know who you are and you are appreciated! This has been an amazing year for me once again! I am grateful for all of your support, whether your donation was large or small, it really doesn't matter, because all of those donations got me to where I ended up, but more importantly, they are helping the kids fighting cancer, obtain better treatment options, resulting in better outcomes for their lives.

With all that being said, today is a somewhat bittersweet day, as it is six years ago today, that we learned the devastating news that our lives were about to change in unimaginable ways in the very near future. While we always knew this day would be coming, we had hoped and prayed for it to not be so soon, but that was not to be. And so, as another year of GCC closes out, my plan is to be back for GCC 2025 and once again ride in Arlene's memory. With that being said, we can make our plans and hope they come to fruition, but our God makes the ultimate plans that will always supersede any plans we might make!

Once again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, to all the wonderful people who have supported me in this journey, with donations, words of encouragement, and your love to help kids fighting cancer!

Hope to see you all for GCC2025!

September 20, 2024 morning ride

Another day - another ride!

Random thoughts while cycling:

➡️ it’s a beautiful day to be on the bike

➡️ why we ride and fundraise

➡️ a reminder of some of the kids who are not able to ride because they have left much to soon

➡️ a reminder of the ones still here who we are trying to help

➡️ my own daughter Arlene, in whose memory I always cycle

➡️ what can I come up with for next year’s ride, to keep this journey interesting and keep people engaged (I have a few ideas so be watching GCC 2025)

For now, everyone stay safe, be kind, and enjoy the last few days of summer weather!

Oh, and one week from today rides and donations for GCC 2024 wrap up!

September 19, 2024 morning ride

Well, with this beautiful weather still holding on, there was no reason not to get out for another ride. A boring ride to the highway and back, but then tacked on a few extra kilometers, and boy, that was worth it......what a beautiful vehicle I encountered on my travels. Guy was asked whether he loved his new vehicle that he had brought in to town to show a friend. His response was "I like my car, I love my wife.....she bought this for me!" Then, after chatting with the owner and his friends, I headed home and encountered another cool car along the side of the road, but not nearly as cool as the first one.....lol

September 18, 2024 morning ride

Why? Because the weather is still great for biking and I am able to do it. There are many who cannot because of illness, treatments, or various other reasons, but I can, so I do. Great day to be out for a quick ride!

September 12, 2024 morning ride

The weather is still favourable for biking, so this morning it was a quick ride to "the highway and back" with Oakie. I really didn't make a video, because it's getting kind of old going up that way, but it's nice and level for the most part, and they have allowed a decent biking lane for us. Just adding a few more kilometers before GCC 2024 wraps up I guess.