August 11 – Bike maintenance class at The Great Escape on Laurens Road from 7 – 9. Bring your bike.

August 17 – Mandatory meeting for all participants (riders and volunteers) at 4:00. Location to be determined.

If you have had any recent doubts on a long training ride, about why you have committed to raising money and riding to Austin, Texas – let me tell you about stories from the LAF Summit.  Check out this site for pictures and info http://livestrongblog.org/  I heard and spoke to so many amazing people, from parents who had lost children to cancer, children who had lost parents and young survivors trying to adjust to a new life after or with cancer, that I was overwhelmed by their emotion, passion, and strength for fighting cancer.  The young woman who had a brain tumor and suffered a stroke during surgery leaving her partially paralyzed but attending this meeting to learn more about raising money for cancer research.    Remember:

I always remind myself on long rides that I am doing this because I am physically able, because it is still easier than taking chemo and because so many people have had their future altered by a cancer diagnosis that they are unable to ride.

PS:  I didn’t meet Lance personally, but I did meet his mom Linda and he husband Ed Kelly.  I spent a long time talking to her and telling her about our team and she looks forward to seeing us in Austin!  She did the 10 mile Ride for Roses course last year.

There will be a Tour viewing party at Wild Wings on Tuesday, July 22 from 6-11.  The P3 will receive 10% off all proceeds that night.  Please plan on attending.

Matt did a wonderful job organizing the fundraiser at North Hampton Wines. It was enjoyed by all. There were approximately 110 people who attend and enjoyed the wine, food and company. A lot of money was raised by several of the riders. Thank you to all who attended and supported our cause.

Jennifer and Joey

Rene McCurdy with her artwork

Don’t forget about the fundraiser tonight(June 14) from 6-9 at North Hampton Wines on Broad Street. There will be a silent action, chinese auction, food and wine. Hope to see you there!

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