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The Ride to Conquer Cancer

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This picture was taken shortly after I crossed the finish line in The Ride To Conquer Cancer.It was a 2 day ride from Vancouver to Seattle , approx 265 km. With me in the picture is Ann and Kiana as well as Daisy , Rachel and Kelly Landrigan.The picture was taken on Fathers Day which was fitting because Rachel and Kelly's Dad , Rob Landrigan was my inspiration for doing the ride.He died from Colon cancer a year ago last Feb.It was the girls second Fathers Day without him.My reason for posting this is , as we all know too well , with Nikki and Michelle as our closest example , Cancer affects us all.Here in B.C. , 1 in 3 will be affected.
Ive signed up again for next years ride and Im putting a team together.Im calling it "The Rap Team " ( Robbie's Ass Peddlers).In these economic times it tough to have "extra money" to give to charities ,but that doesn't apply to everyone.If you can , please help me reach my goal of $15.000.00. It seems like a huge amount of money but I was able to raise $7250.00 in 5 months which was part of the 6.9 million raised over this passed weekend.My website is www.conquercancer.ca/goto/kevinford

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Dan Ford said…
Way to go Kevin, You should be very proud of yourself.Now get rid of those bike shorts, They arent working for you.
27 June 2009 at 10:40
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