My beautiful daughter died from CF in March 2010 and I am riding in GearUp4CF this year in her memory.
Eva was a fighter and inspiration to all that knew her. In 2008 I rode in GearUp4CF to celebrate her successful recovery from a double lung transplant that allowed Eva to once again live her life to the fullest. Only months after the surgery, she joined the team in Invermere, painting our faces and cheering us on with her pom-poms in her self-appointed role as chief cheerleader.
This year I will be 65 years old on the ride. That is why I am calling this ride 65 for65Roses; partly because of my age, partly because 65 Roses is a malapropism of Cystic Fibrosis, partly because my daughter’s blog was called 65 RedRoses, and also because I hope to reach the very lofty goal of raising $65,000.
Training to ride for 1200 km over multiple mountain passes to Banff will be very difficult; raising these funds will be just as much of a challenge. Here is where I need your help. Please donate to my ride and help contribute to Eva’s legacy to raise critical funds for CF research and awareness.
Sunday 22 June 2014
Day 1- Crescent Beach to Chilliwack
It was a patio day so we enjoyed sitting outside beside the lily pond at the Coast Rhombus Hotel for 'after ride beers' as well as for dinner later. The only other small matter of note is that I changed out to my new tires so I will see how they feel today. My previous tires had been labeled as "training tires" by Theo my mechanic buddy, and that just won't do. It's now just past 6 am, a glorious morning with not a cloud in the sky and we will see what the day brings.
Sounds like a great first day, Bill. Please say HI to our gal, Andrea from her mom! cheers.. Nancy
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