June 11
TDL Race 4 Life
What a great start!! We have some terrific chemistry within out team already (we’ll need that in about 3 days!) For me, the most amazing sight was Sunday evening at our TDL Reception with about 200 people… a sea of TDL jerseys and windbreakers. With 32 riders and 40-something crewmembers, TDL has become a GIANT of its own… well beyond that first naive team and crew from 2005 when we had not expectations or idea what we were getting into. So many team members and crew that are just meeting for the first time… I almost laugh out loud when people ask me if I am part of Team Donate Life! I tell them, “Yes, I got involved in 2003 when I gave a kidney to my dad!”
Now we are well organized and full of strategy ideas… we are giving the other teams tips and ideas! The RAAM officials are extremely kind to us… like it’s one big family of bike enthusiasts. Everyone is so excited to be here.
RAAM is all about the challenges and solving problems… our first two challenges: 1) too much stuff to cram in our three SUV’s, and 2) all our signage started coming off the light kits in the wind – I think we’ve already used 10 rolls of duct tape! Oh, well… nothing too serious.
There is no shortage of practical jokes and laughs. I think the hospital has made Lorenzo a little crazy… or he is reverting back to his childhood. But it makes for some very funny moments.
Jason Weckworth
1 comment:
Greetings from Vacaville, Ca.
Hey it has been fun watching you guys race... I have really enjoyed the web site... I have a vested interest with you (she is about 5'4")... and it has been a joy to watch and listen to her grow... I pray that this finds you all in good spirits and good health... Honey what you are doing has encouraged my niece Katlynn to join a similar type of race for her papa, and just think baby she got encouraged by you when you were sharing at dinner the other night how you were so excited about this race, it started a fire in her little heart to race for her papa who has cancer... Mom and Dad love you to pieces, for the excitement and your commitment to the TDL cause...
See this is proof you never know whose life you are going to change just by sharing at dinner ... a 12 year old girl who looks up to you, caught a Martin Lurther King vision of "I HAVE A DREAM," and she listened and watched your face glow, and now she is reaching into her unseen to pull down that miracle, which at present cannot be seen....But she refuses to give up and you honey lit the fire...
We never know who is listening or watch us run this race...Paul said "we are encompassed by a great cloud of witnesses..." my extended family across America has been watching you race and it is bringing about a renewal of, I must be my brothers keeper...
I have something I would like to give to you all ... "RIDE WITH PRIDE! YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVEN WHEN YOU CANNOT SEE IT ..."
I am involved with you not by chance but by God's sovereign plan and it has been my privilege to share TDL's Vision and Dreams with my co-laborers across America... And you are touching their lives... thank you for the privilege of being a friend to TDL... And it's riders and crews...
The Gala was awesome, but this is ride with you, is the bomb!!! Please take care of my baby... I will see you on the flip side, and Ladies and Gentlemen it has been an honor to get to know you and your dream and call you friend...
May the Peace, Strength and Rest of God go with you the riders and crews of TDL & RAAM and keep you safe... "Struggles are a proof you have not been conquered!!!" Lives will be affected by your gift of Love and Commitment.... I want to thank you for your commitment and passion for TDL…
"RIDE WITH PRIDE!"
Vacaville, Ca.
RWC
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