Ted McEnroe's Ride
Why I Rode ... and will again
So I did it. 192 miles. And all in all, it went great.
After four years of coordinating coverage from NECN, I planted myself on a bike and did it in 2009. I started riding for my father-in-law, who died of brain cancer before I got to meet him. But by the end of the ride - I was riding for much more.
I rode for Caroline, the Team NECN pedal partner (and now my neighbor), who has grown and matured in the two years she has been linked to us, changing from a remarkable girl to a remarkable young lady right before our eyes.
I rode for my mother-in-law, who battled back from cancer three years ago only to learn this week that it was back, and meaner than ever. it's not fair. But then again, we all know cancer doesn't fight fair.
I rode for the people I saw on the sides of the road - cheering us on, getting us up the hills and making us feel strong.
I rode for my fellow riders - cancer survivors some, caring people all - who surrounded me with smiles. The faster ones cheered me on as they passed me; the slower ones smiled as we both slogged our way up the hills and enjoyed the cooling breezes on the downhills.
I rode for the volunteers - God bless the volunteers - who provided food, water, Gatorade, and reminded me that peanut butter and Fluff sometimes is nature's perfect food.
I rode for my teammates - whose company I enjoy at work - and it turns out, enjoy even more on the road.
And I rode for me. Because I wouldn't want to stop and have the day end without completing the mission.
Now it's back to fundraising to close out the 2009 year. It's not as fun, but it is ultimately the goal of the ride. We need to raise the money to fund the research to fund the cures to save the lives to end the scourge.
So forgive the emails and letters. It's the no fun part. But maybe the work of the past weekend moved us closer to the day when we don't have to ask anymore.
After four years of coordinating coverage from NECN, I planted myself on a bike and did it in 2009. I started riding for my father-in-law, who died of brain cancer before I got to meet him. But by the end of the ride - I was riding for much more.
I rode for Caroline, the Team NECN pedal partner (and now my neighbor), who has grown and matured in the two years she has been linked to us, changing from a remarkable girl to a remarkable young lady right before our eyes.
I rode for my mother-in-law, who battled back from cancer three years ago only to learn this week that it was back, and meaner than ever. it's not fair. But then again, we all know cancer doesn't fight fair.
I rode for the people I saw on the sides of the road - cheering us on, getting us up the hills and making us feel strong.
I rode for my fellow riders - cancer survivors some, caring people all - who surrounded me with smiles. The faster ones cheered me on as they passed me; the slower ones smiled as we both slogged our way up the hills and enjoyed the cooling breezes on the downhills.
I rode for the volunteers - God bless the volunteers - who provided food, water, Gatorade, and reminded me that peanut butter and Fluff sometimes is nature's perfect food.
I rode for my teammates - whose company I enjoy at work - and it turns out, enjoy even more on the road.
And I rode for me. Because I wouldn't want to stop and have the day end without completing the mission.
Now it's back to fundraising to close out the 2009 year. It's not as fun, but it is ultimately the goal of the ride. We need to raise the money to fund the research to fund the cures to save the lives to end the scourge.
So forgive the emails and letters. It's the no fun part. But maybe the work of the past weekend moved us closer to the day when we don't have to ask anymore.
Ted's PMC Total
$0
Goal
$4,200
My Progress
My Rides
| 2010 | $0 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |
| 2009 | $6,676 | Sturbridge to Provincetown Inn (2-Day) |