This past Saturday was rainy, so we postponed the ride until Sunday. We started out with sun just peeking through a misty morning, and by the end, glorious sun shone down on us. Thanks to a final generous donation of $1000 by Pentec Health, we surpassed our goal and raised $2828.90. Yeah!! Thanks so much to all who donated, and everyone who supported us with cheering, good wishes and support.
Our motto was “Bikers enduring a little pain, so others can be pain-free.” I usually don’t ride quite this far, and for the last 4 or so miles, my legs didn’t have much power. But I thought of people with pain who don’t have a choice whether to continue or not… and turned up my music and finished! This experience is dedicated to all who suffer from CRPS/RSD and other chronic pain disorders.
You can still donate to celebrate our ride here. This was our trial-run-to-see-how-it-goes year, and I think we’ll do an expanded charity walk and ride next September for Pain Awareness Month. Stay tuned!
Thanks!!!
2 responses so far ↓
jeisea // Oct 27, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Congratulations. What a great idea. Might I suggest next time that drug companies might be happy to sponser you or donate. Here there’s a window of opportunity before the end of our financial year or just at the beginning of the next. Also there are companies such as Woolworths who donate a nominal amount to charities who request a donation. Many don’t know that you can request. I suggest the beginning of the financial year for them.
Way to go htcwp.
jeisea
Esther // Oct 29, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Congratulations!! I am so excited you were able to do the ride – and glad you postponed it, smart!
Next time maybe more of us can join you…
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