The big day

[melaniesuzanne]

Sunday is the big day. It's the National Capital Area's Tour de Cure in support of the American Diabetes Association. At this point, I am riding the half century (+4 miles) plus an additional ten or so miles from my house to the start/finish and back home which will equal a metric century. It'll be the farthest distance I've ridden even if I'm able to do only the "official" route. I'm nervous about this -- dull surprise -- but I will ride with the knowledge that the donors to my fundraising efforts and the people for whom I riding in memory of and in honor of will be with me in spirit.



I made these tags to attach to my bike as a visual reminder of those who live and have lived with diabetes. If you donated and wish for me to include the name(s) of someone(s) special, please let me know in the comments or by email (melaniesuzanne AT gmail DOT com).

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated and/or cheered me on. You are all fantastic people and my life (and the lives of those who will be helped by the ADA) are better for knowing you.

Comments

[reedrover]

Awwww. Seeing that name made me snort and well up at the same time. Sorry for giving you such a long name to fit on the tag! But thank you very much for adding the memory of her.

... I don't know whether to send that to my mom or not. It will make her cry, but I don't know if it will also make her proud.

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

That's quite all right (re: the long name). :) I am honored to ride in her memory, and thank you very, very much for your generosity.

[sskipstress.livejournal.com]

Have a wonderful ride!

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)