The Heels just rolled through Montezuma Creek, Utah. Robin Withrow-Wong (shown here with her kids and family at the start line) reports that they are 'in the middle of a gnome throwing contest,' a reference to their SUV's mascot.They sound in great spirits, although it was hard coming through the desert in the heat. "It was a 111 degrees," she said. "When we finally got to Prescott (Arizona) we thought it felt really cool because it was only 100. It was a really hard day."
She went on to say that the Right Heel group took the overnight through the desert, and Left Heel started this morning at 6:00 a.m. "Our legs are hurting!"
Robin also said she got to meet the two people she's riding for in Oceanside. June is a woman who needs a kidney, and three-year-old Xavier who needs a kidney was there with his family. Both came to see her off and met her family as well. "It was so cool," she said. "I got pictures of them."
Also spoke to Deidre Malone Greenholz who is proud of the way the Heels are performing. "For us we're right on target."
She's happy to know that the Heels are riding in honor of such a great cause, and getting the word out about organ donation and transplant.
Heels, you totally rock!
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