Livestrong

I participated in my first Livestrong event this weekend. Livestrong, a non-profit organization started by Lance Armstrong, is on a mission to raise as much money as is needed to win the battle we are all fighting - Cancer. It has, directly or indirectly, touched just about every American and Livestrong is working hard to do their part to win this fight.
I signed up late - a couple of weeks before the ride. I had my doubts about being able to raise the required $250 to ride, but my friends and family showed up big time and supported the cause in a way that has both inspired and motivated me. I rode 50 miles with two names on my back, which belong to friends who are surviving the battle. I pushed hard, harder than I have ever ridden, for these fighters and for everyone who is working so hard to overcome the challenges cancer unfairly forces on them. Thank you to my friends, family, the riders, Livestrong and the Livestrong volunteers for caring. Thank you for reminding me what it really means to live on this earth and to share all things good.

Lance Armstrong waits to speak to the crowd
after the San Jose, CA Livestrong ride.

Riders wait for the start of the Livestrong ride in San Jose, CA.