I have done a few charity exercise events (a few triathlons), donated to many friends participating in their own events, for many different but good causes. TNT, Run for Kids, My Shameful Marathon dropout, etc. Many of you always donate and I am so grateful.
But I have never had quite the experience as I had with Cycle For Survival.
A good friend of mine, JR, was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer this past year. She set forth with determination, stayed focus, and by 2012 was cancer free. She is a rock star. I didn’t bat an eye when Jen asked me and some of her friends to participate in the Cycle for Survival event. I also didn’t think much about it. It’s a fundraiser, I am always glad to be a part of them, happy to help, and I try be supportive as best as I can.
But what happened this day of the event was something I didn’t expect. Pure and raw emotion. I walked into a giant room filled with cycles and cyclists. Many, many, many faces I knew. They were of acquaintances, coworkers, and great friends and I immediately burst into tears. The energy of the room was unlike anything I have ever experienced. I was so overwhelmed with emotion I immediately wanted to start cycling. Unfortnately, you have teams and you have schedules so you have to wait your turn. I did the next best thing that I could. I started photographing. It was unbelievable.
Cry. Click. Cry. Click.
I really can’t do it justice with words so instead I will share with photos.
One behalf of everyone who was involved with Cycle for Survival, thank you for doing what you do and the putting on such a great event!
Thank you so much to all of my family and friends who donated. This is an unbelievable event and cause and I encourage everyone to join part in it next year!!