Over the weekend, we all participated in the LiveStrong Events taking place in Austin. Cancer survivors from all over were here to support and raise awareness for cancer survivorship and prove that the disease can be fought and won. We did a 5k walk with Cancervive Warriors on Saturday. We then did a 65k bike ride with Lance Armstrong for the LiveStrong Foundation on Sunday ('with' is a very general term...Lance and his Peloton zipped by us pretty quickly partway through the route!).
This Wellspring Cancervive experience is one that I will never forget...the many friendships made along the way...the adrenaline of riding through the night...the opportunity to view the small towns, landscapes, sunrises and sunsets, on our unique route by bike...and the constant energy of a great group of people all dedicated to a great cause. It's a rare experience and one that I would recommend to everyone.
I'm preparing to work my way back into reality now. Its strange not to have to get on my bike for 6 hours a day at all hours! Thanks again to everyone for your support!
Photos:
Our full team...riders and volunteers before our final ride into Austin:
Riding into the city:
Arrival celebrations with our Cancervive Warriors, family, and friends:
It was awesome to see Gail, Mya, and Benjamin...and I hope this experience will encourage Mya and Ben to be involved as they grow up - Mya has already indicated that she wants to do the ride when she is 18!
All the riders have signed Jerseys to be framed for the sponsors as a gift:
At the LiveStrong 5k walk with our Warrior Kim and her friend Mitzy:
Cancervive Warriors and supporters after conquering the 5k walking with arms linked:
Start and finish line for the LiveStrong ride...on the same training roads used by Lance Armstrong. Hills and S-curves throughout....another awesome ride:
- billy
Billy I want to personally thank you for doing something such as memorable as this. On behalf of everyone who has had cancer or knows someone who has had cancer, thank you. I am honored to know someone such as yourself, and cannot describe how emotional it is to know someone that has proven time and time again, anything Is possible, and that can't is not an option. Thank you, and congrats to the wellspring team. A real true inspiration, and a true blessing.
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