When I was in elementary school my late father was diagnosed with lung cancer. He survived it for many years although he suffered with numerous related lung problems. This helped form my rabid anti smoking views.

I continue to do the ride in honor of my bride, in memory of my father, and in the hope that one day this war will be won, both on a personal level as well as a global level.  And it is one hell of a fun and life changing weekend!  I remember during that first year, and every year since, riding through August heat being so moved by the countless thousands of cheering spectators and their numerous methods of showing their support and expressing their thanks that I often said “Real men don’t cry; I am sweating out my eyeballs.”  If you want to be more involved but can’t join team Pedal 2 the Mettle on the ride, consider coming out and cheering on all of the riders on August 7^th and 8^th.

Thank you for visiting my site and thank you for sponsoring my ride!  Every donation, no matter the size is very greatly appreciated.

With Love,

Greg

“It’s not the size of the donation; it’s the motion of the research.”

Founding member of Team Pedal 2 the Mettle (TP0096).