22Jun12, Friday, Richmond Hill, GA
OM Gosh, it was another beautiful cycling day, with smooth roads, beautiful scenery, surrounded by our BAH team (adults and kids) with lots of friendly people from Georgia waving and yelling at us, (I’m pretty sure they were all saying nice things, except for one car in which all three occupants gave us one finger salutes), not bad, only one negative incident on the trip so far.
As usual, our cycling “escorts” were dependable, responsible, and great deputies who escorted us safely … delivering us safely. (They were a credit to their departments and a great example to their local communities!)
Thanks to Sheriff Jessup in MacIntosh County and Sheriff Smith in Liberty County and deputies Andy Gose, Meachum and Williams who did a great go delivering us and the kids safely to Richmond Hill, GA.
We were scheduled to stay at the Richmond Hill KOA, but plans changed, as they sometimes do!
Once again, I want to share a quick reminder as to why we are all doing this ride … (see FB pix today)
A quick summary of “Be A Hero Bike Tour” from their personal handout” cards. (see below)
“Be A Hero Tour is a Nationwide project and cause that the National Blood Center and the Boys and Girls Club are teaming up to promote through the efforts of a local humanitarian and his foundation.
Scott VanDuzer is the President of The Van Duzer Foundation and an Ambassador for the Florida Blood Centers.
On June 11th, five adults (including Scott) and 4 Boys and Girls Club Keystone members will leave from West Palm Beach on bicycles for Washington DC to meet with the Surgeon General on July 11th to promote “Be A Hero Day” as a National event. Be a Hero Day began 3 years ago in St. Lucie County and last year was statewide. The event is held in November to recruit blood donors and fill hospitals with much needed blood prior to the holiday season when supplies are typically limited.
Along the way the group will be promoting the need for blood donations and educatinig the public while hosting blood drives to benefit local communities.
You don’t have to ride to be a Hero too, please come out to donate blood and if you would like to sponsor this trip and be a part of this amazing adventure to save lives please go to the lower left corner of the page at http://thevanduzerfoundation.org and click the “donate” link. Be sure to indicate your donation is for the “Be A Hero Bike Tour”.
We would love to add you or your organization to our list of sponsors. If you are unable to assist with a monetary sponsorship, we are also looking for sponsorships of gas and food which could be in the form of gift cards from Walmart, Sams Club, Publix, etc.
Thank you for geing a Hero too … your support is greatly appreciated!
If you would like more information on this project please contact Scott Van Duzer directly at (772) 528-3467.”
Now that I’ve reviewed the “why” … we are now in the midst of the “what”, the “when”, the “where” and the “how”.
Say a prayer for us … that we may continue to be blessed as we participate in the event of a lifetime … for most of us!
A special “thank you” to all the blood donors we have met along the way and the blood center employees who work daily to save lives … You are awesome!
Talk to you tomorrow ….