2nd
One week has passed
One week has passed since the conclusion of the 2009 Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. But has it really concluded, or is this just the beginning?
Yesterday, (Canada Day) I was volunteering for a local group in Kingston (The Iron Cops) who support children with cancer in our community. Looking at all the kids, kids just being kids, made me think of all the towns and children we met and why we did and will continue to do to promote the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. A lot of people came up to congratulate me on completing the ride and it was nice to see that after a week, people haven’t forgotten about the ride. They said that they were reading the blogs of the National Riders or listening to the radio to get updates.
I watched the video of Josh Nelson during the past week and I guess the only thing I can say, it was truly motivating/inspiring. Josh is a very courageous and smart young man. The words I will always remember when he spoke in Burlington will be “ride for me, until I can ride with you”. I have shared this experience with many people in my workplace and when I say those words, emotions are shared. I have invited people to go onto the site and watch the video, it’s amazing.
For me, the ride will never really be over until we have a cure for Childhood Cancer. Megan and all the other children I met along the way will be my strength to never forget about the importance of the ride. This is just the beginning.
Once again, thanks to all who volunteered, donated, or participated in the 2009 Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. If you would like to reach me, please email me at: kcross8@sears.ca.
Keep peddling – and ride until they can all ride with us.
