I *think* I can, I *think* I can, I *think* I can…
July 23, 2008 | FUN!
SB and I are participating in our first charity bike ride this weekend, the ALS DoubleDay. We will ride 85 miles through the Skagit Valley with a bunch of fun friends, and camp the middle night in a soccer field. It should be a blast!
We’re really looking forward to it. I’m hoping my pregnant ass can hack it. I think I’ll be ok. (Worrywarts among you, never fear. I shant push myself.) Please anticipate much whining about butt pain next week, but hopefully good stories and pictures, too.
Some good friends of ours are in charge of this whole thing, and originally we were just in it for the fun, but of course, we needed to raise some money. I’ve never asked friends and family for money for anything like this before, and I was really nervous. But I bit the bullet and sent out a fundraising letter, and you guys! I did it! I’m SO proud. It feels really good! And I can’t tell you how incredibly touched I am by all the people who donated. (THANK YOU blog readers: Jesse, Mari, Heather W!) This whole process has made me feel so happy about the niceness and generosity of people in general. Since I’ve learned it never hurts to ask, if by chance your life has been touched by ALS*, please consider chipping in as well. It’s a great cause! Here is a link to our team page.
*Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neuromuscular disease that can strike anyone without warning. Every 90 minutes someone in this country will be diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes someone will lose their battle against this devastating disease.
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July 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 pm, Tacoma Friend Says:
You’re a rock star!!
July 25th, 2008 at 10:03 am, Jenny Says:
No, YOU.