Tuesday, 27Jul10, Portsmouth, NH
Blood fact:
“Healthy adults who are at least 17 years old, and at least 110 pounds may donate about a pint of blood, which is the most common form of donation, every 56 days. (or every two months) Females receive 53 % of blood transfusions and males receive 47%.”
Today is Day 52 … the last day of our ABB “Cross Country Challenge” and the last day of Phase 1 of the “Life Across America 2010″.
Wow! It was an enjoyable day and fun riding the last 60 miles with our ABB cycling family … at the end we all met up at Rye Junior HS and then had a police escort from there to the Wallis Sands Beach … and … to the end where Gail, Amber, Dick, and Anna, and his sister and husband were there to greet us.
What an awesome day … since my computer accidently deleted over 60 % of my blog last night … I would suggest you go to Facebook … type in Give Blood and read the comments … that will give you the essence of the excitement, exhaustion, and love for our fellow cyclists …
A special thanks to the Rye Police Department for the police escort to the beach …
A special thank you to ABB, Doug T, Bill and his incredible staff leaders … they were all amazing … Michelle, Alex, Gerard, Judy and Pam … we couldn’t have done it with all your help … thanks for the memories … and to Gerard, Adella can’t wait to see your DVD on this year’s CCC
To my fellow cyclists … what an extended family … from the fastest to the slowest and to all of us “in between” … you are the life blood of tours like this … your friendship and your relationship are what makes this memory came alive … contrary to popular belief … it’s not the bike, it’s not the open highway, it’s not the rain, it’s not the wind, it’s not the hotels, it’s not the the food … folks … IT”S THE PEOPLE AND THE RELATIONSHIPS … and memories …. that we build together …
You are each in your own right a WINNER … you came into this world a winner and in fact you are “gold medal” winners …
You are a unique individual who has had to overcome doubts and fears, naysayers, and rise above it all to make your life a success …
I’m very proud to have share 2 months of my life with you … and … my incredible daughter’s belief … that her dream would come true … with all of you … like her … you have earned an eternal memory in my heart forever …
Thanks to all of you … don’t forget that for me … Phase 2 of Life Across America (www.lifeacrossamerica.com ) is only beginning … please keep in touch and follow the nation wide blood drives as I have the honor and opportunity to meet and thank blood donors throughout America.
Wow! What a memory! (And to George S., from Santa Rosa, thanks for teaching me how to “spin” … your endurance is amazing!)
Talk to you later.