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I dedicate my Ride Across America to my Mother, Aunt Mo, both my grandmothers, and my second mother Jackie Laskey.
Each of these five had a battle with cancer. While my aunt and my second mother would win their battle, I would lose both of my grandmothers. My Mother would lose her long battle with breast cancer on May 20, 1999.
This ride is about me doing something meaningful with my life for them, since they have already gone above and beyond for me. They have each given me so much, and it’s my turn to show them how much I appreciate the unconditional love they have shown to me.
This ride will test my limits and push me to edge in both body and mind. I am sure that the worst of my discomfort will fail to acquaint me with 1% of the pain they went through during chemotherapy.
All my life I wanted to do something to join the fight against breast cancer, and seeing that I didn’t become a doctor, I figured I would do what I know.
I know fitness, and my degree is in marketing. I plan to use what
I’ve been given to make a real, measureable, difference.
During my ride, I will be wearing a pink ribbon cycling shirt with the names of my loved ones who have been affected by breast cancer. I will also leave space on my bicycle jersey for the name (or names) of anyone you know who has suffered with the destructive effects of cancer.
The names of both those we’ve lost as well as the survivors.
These spaces will be available on my jerseys with proceeds being donated to cancer research.
Its time we end the battle with breast cancer forever. This is my small contribution to helping that happen.
Lance Armstrong said, "If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell"
I will fight like hell across America!
Kevin,
ReplyDeleteYour strength and commitment continues to educate people across the country. Keep pushing forward, you didn't quit you gathered your thoughts and your strength and this is what breast cnacer patients have to do to win the fight. Just keep in mind if you have faith nothing shall be impossible for you. (Matthew 17:20) Stephanie
Kevin,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on not giving up. After this ride you will not only improve your resume buy you find that nothing will stand in your way of accomplishing what ever you want to. Hang in there. Dave R
Kevin, Think of you every day and wonder if you know how many many you have touched and made aware of what you are doing. You are a hero! Curt and I so enjoyed meeting you and wish you could have stayed here longer but you needed to be on your way. Take care and holding you up in prayer. Curt and Mary Jane (Marshfield)
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