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Encore….kind of
So…I’m still working on meeting my fundraising goal for the ride. With that said I’m holding a virtual event on Facebook Live Friday, December 9th @ 8:00pm Eastern that you won’t want to miss! There will be a wheel. Games. Maybe some singing?? 😬
Facebook Live. 8:00pm. December 9th. Be there!
That’s the wrap!
What a weekend it was! I must admit. I had forgotten what ride weekend was all about over the past three years. This was my first ride (and the first ride season) since October 2019. It was so great to see the coaches out on the course ensuring everyone had a safe and fun ride. It was amazing to experience the energy and passion to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. It was really great to see friendly, and new, faces!
Ultimately we raised over $2.4 million with 466 +/- riders attending the event. I will be sending out more formal “Thank yous”, but my ultimate gratitude goes to the folks listed below as they helped me work towards my goal of raising $3,000 for the cause. Just like T1D doesn’t stop - I have not stopped fundraising! My page (http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/wg_ride_2022) will be active throughout December and I have an event (or maybe two) planned so stay tuned!
Thank you all for your continuous support in me for this cause. It is so important to me and Jen and it means so much to see you along for the “ride”.
[1]
Thank YOU:
Charlie Nomides
Kevin Meese
Jessica Gawor
Kevin Jones
Elly Sato
Terri Twardy
Susan Carpenter
Jing Fang
Vicki Jones
Victoria Caubrière
Bill Ryan
Lee Ann Ryan
Alice Hardin
And we’re done riding!! What an amazing day! I finished just shy of 100 miles. Officially I rode 88.79. Such a great experience with a ton of great riders! Amazing. More updates later.
Rest stop #2! Took a SAG ride to catch up with some riders. The life of a coach!
Rest stop one! 13 miles in. Helped change a flat and caught up with a fellow chapter board member!
At the start line! Listening to an always energizing, touching, and inspiring speech from Mike Clark!
Some snaps of the morning fueling and getting psyched for the day!!
I'm taking part in the JDRF Ride because I'm up for a physical and mental challenge that I know will be the experience of a lifetime. And, t
Amazing breakfast spread as usual!
Good Morning!
We’re up and getting ready to go!!
It’s breezy and a cool 54 degrees. Weather forecast is calling for a clear day with 70 degrees as the high. Optimal ride conditions!
Breakfast, Starting ceremony @ 7:15, wheels rolling at 7:30am!
I'm taking part in the JDRF Ride because I'm up for a physical and mental challenge that I know will be the experience of a lifetime. And, t
Amelia Island 2022 has arrived!
Tomorrow I’ll be riding with #108 as a coach! This will be my 7th ride as a JDRF ride coach.
Charging up the ever important headlight and taillight!
Tonight served as a tremendous reminder of why we do this ride. Stories of triumph and why we ride. Stories of tragedy and reflection on those who lost their battle with T1D. Tomorrow we will set off around 7:30am local time to begin our journey to the finish line. For some that will be the full course (102 miles) and for others that will be a subset of that 102 miles. However, as JDRF always says “It’s the mission, not the miles”. The ride is certainly a big part of this event and at the end of the day we are riding in support of those with T1D, but the distance is not what defines our success. It is the fundraising and awareness we have raised for this extremely important cause.
Tomorrow will be my, and Jen’s, 8th ride for JDRF. We have not missed a year since we started in 2017 and we achieved a century mile bike ride even during the pandemic with my brother and his wife. Tomorrow we are joined by our ever growing family and friends. Some for the first time (Daniel Simons and Richard Harris) and some seasoned veterans (Paco Gelpi and countless others). This year is a little different for my sister-in-law who recently gave birth to their 2nd child - Baby Joey - and so I am humbled to say she is volunteering and participating in her own way. I am honored to be riding with each and every one of them!
Admittedly this has been a year unlike any other and my level of prep has been less that desired. However, tomorrow I will be reminded of why we do this ever important ride. Tomorrow is but one day while each person with T1D does not get a day, hour, minute off. We ride to raise funds for better lives, and to support those with T1D.
I am thrilled to share it is not too late to help contribute to this cause! As of writing this I have achieved 52% of my fundraising goal! As I set out on my quest for 102 miles tomorrow please consider helping this quest worth while. You can donate here[1]!
As we ride on tomorrow I will do my best to keep this blog up to date so check back for updates! Thank you all for your support and may you always have a strong wind at your back.
Wes
[1] http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/wg_ride_2022