Today as a C3 team we participated in the Annual Austin 5Kwalk/run. As was the case in the past two years it was a very emotional experinece. Two years ago,in this same event, we took turns pushing Kim Chrane in her wheelchair. Unfortunately, after she battled brain cancer for 17 years. she lost the battle [...]
21
Oct
Here we are in Austin for the third year. Our last 6-hour ride covered about 80 miles took us from Huntsville to Caldwell, TX. Congratulations to my entire team. It was a pleasure. My personal satisfaction was meeting our cancer warrior, Jerry Scroggins. I have been communicating with Jerry for a year now and finnal;y [...]
21
Oct
As the most senior of the riders I choose not to blog about the scenery, the road conditions, the inconveniences or the various incidents that generate so much laughter. I’ll leave that to the younger “electronic generation”. They do a great job. As we ride in our van for 6-8 hours a day, I constantly [...]
18
Oct
One sift completed with three more to go. The first shift of the Conquistadors began last night promptly at 9PM on Highway 76, just outside of Clayton Georgia. From here we rode to Hiawassee, GA, Hayesville and then finsihed in Murphy, NC. Fortunately the weather was much more pleasant than the 28 degree temperatures I remember from last [...]
31
Oct
LIVESTRONG TO ME MEANS TO CHALLENGE MYSELF FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS
Posted by Joe Julian Published in UncategorizedAnother C3 ride has been completed and we all continue to reminisce over the cheers and tears that made the experience so memorable. No one has been more moved by the experience than the group’s oldest rider, me. Last year, as a support driver, I made a personal commitment that at 70 years of age, [...]
20
Oct
To all of my relatives and friends who supported my eforts this year and particularly to those I honor and memorialize. I DID IT. Obviously at 70 years old I must admit I was a little apprehensive about having to ride 6-hours, midnight to 6AM. Riding through the night down the Natchez Trace Parkway, along [...]
19
Oct
In the hills of northern Georgia where the Appalachian Trail crosses Highwayn 76, the White team )Joe, Milt, KAthy and Judy began their first leg of the Challengte to Conquer Cancer. We were all bundled up to brave the 30 degree temperature. Of we went into the darkness of night in honor of and in [...]
14
Oct
I can’t believe that in only five (5) days we’ll be off on the second annual Challenge to Conquer Cancer Bicycle Relay to Austin Texas. As the senior citizen ambassador of the riders (for those I haven’t told…I’m 70) I dedicated this past year to getting in both mental and physical condition to be a [...]
23
Oct
I’m not here to talk about bushes, roadkill, gravel roads or cold weather. Let me say congratulations to everyone. Welcome to Austin, Texas. You are all truly an inspiration to your individual and collective causes. AMEN. Talk to you later. King Joe
20
Sep
I’d like to thank all involved for putting this ride together. It’s been great meeting so many of you that have the interest in riding, the perserverence to have conquered your illness and the passion you have for this worthwhile cause. Most of you are young enough to be my son or daughter. Nevertheless, I always look forward [...]
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