While watching OLN's coverage of the Tour the other day, I came across an ad that sent me to
the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF's) website . On this website, I discovered that one of the benefits of becoming a member of the Lance Armstrong Peleton Project, is an invitation to ride in the "Ride for the Roses" in Austin on October 17, 2004.
As members of the Peleton Project, my husband and I are trying to raise funds and awareness for the foundation and their mission of enhancing the quality of life for those living with, through, and beyond cancer. Although it will be fairly easy to raise the money required to participate in the Ride for the Roses, the foundation needs all the help it can get, so that in turn, it can help cancer survivors. The LAF is working to identify and improve cancer survivor services and facilitate the delivery of those services—and a large dose of hope—to the patients, their families, and other loved ones touched by the disease.
My mother, several aunts and uncles, as well as some personal friends are included in the group of cancer survivors. Perhaps you know some folks who have also faced the challenge of fighting cancer, and all the trials, fears and complications that go with it- if so, then you know how very important it is to support this cause.
If you have it in your heart to donate any amount of money- one dollar even- please use the following links to donate by August 17th:
Donate to the LAF on behalf of KAI
or, for my husband (because we are a team, and as we approach all challenges together, we'll approach this together as well):
Donate to the LAF on behalf of KGI
Our goal for the Ride for the Roses is to ride all 100 miles. I've never done a century before, but this opportunity seems like a perfect time to try. I'll be sure to post my "results" on
Wild Texas upon completion... although its not a race, I'll be sure to let you know how far I make it.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.