Week one of the Great Cycle Challenge completed. I have ridden 107 kms and with your help, raised $941 towards children’s oncology services at the Sick Kids Hospital.
It’s been a bit of a struggle as I am attending an osteoarthritis clinic to prepare me for a hip replacement 🥺. As a result, I bought an electric bike and use it for some of the longer (and hillier) rides. I was feeling a bit of an imposter, but one of the other riders told me it’s not a competition - we are all taking part because of the kids.
And Isaac, my superhero🦸♂️ is doing brilliantly after three years of intense treatment. He now plays soccer four times a week. If I did this only because of him, it would be so worth it. But 1700 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in Canada.Sandi and Larry will be hosting one of their periodic FABAC pot luck lunches at our home in Stanley on Saturday, September 13 (rain date Sunday, September 14). As usual, there will be fun, games and prizes. More details to come in the following weeks.
We're hoping to get as many FABAC members as possible out for the annual Stanley Fair Saturday Aug 16 with a rain date on Sunday Aug 17. You will remember we made this one of our community events to attend on an annual basis. The Stanley Fair organizers and the folks attending the fair have always appreciated our attendance. We've also had a lot of fun attending ourselves with all the displays and events. Added to the fun will be the return of a midway. They also have a restaurant on the fairgrounds and several food trucks there. All with great food. So please try to make it if you can, it's for a good cause. It also gives our club some exposure that will hopefully result in new members which we need.
Here's a link to their site showing all the activities:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1842254369972314/
Tomorrow, I take on my 8th Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for the Sick Kids Hospital Oncology programme. Over the years I have ridden 4289 km and, with your help, raised $17,001.
Why do I do it? Because in Canada, about 1700 children are diagnosed with cancer each year.
I have been incredibly fortunate to have received exceptional medical care during my own experience with cancer, and I want children to benefit as I have. I want children going through cancer to have the chance to bike along the river and through parks as I will be doing. I want them to have a chance to grow up and enjoy a full life.
Over the month I will report daily on face book and weekly on FABAC. There will be hard days, and amusing stories. Please journey with me, and if you would like to donate, please go to:
www.GreatCycleChallenge.ca, click on donate, and enter my name. Thank you for your support.
Addendum: On that page you will find an update on my ride hero Isaac, who after three years of intensive treatment is now a cancer-free thriving 14 year old, playing soccer four time a week.
Thank you,Johanna
Rob E.
Saturday, July 26th (9:00 - 3:00 ADT)
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BqUgYTYCX/
Event by Houlton International Flying Club
This was posted today on the Jag Lovers forum. I don't feel so bad after reading it.
".....And finally I am putting my Jag on the road (finally) after 42 years and the H4 Cibie lights appear to have a faint coating on the inside probably due to age and I am wondering if these lights can be washed w/ a solution that will not harm the reflector."
Rob E.
The magnificent Riverside Grill & Bar near the damn dam was the site of June's dinner/meeting.
With the condition of the damn dam's bridge in question, many folks made long and circuitous paths around it only to find later that it was indeed open. *sigh*
