Closing Ceremonies

Every day we'd ride into camp with people lining the streets cheering us. But I never expected what I saw, especially on the last day.  Hundreds, if not thousands, on the side of the road with signs..shouting, waiving and hi fiving as we road in.  Never, have I been so overwhelmed with such love and appreciation.

Riding in...545 miles in seven days...the experience of a lifetime!

And not one flat tire...priceless!

Never have I experienced the love and support from total strangers.  Every time I struggled, physically and/or emotionally, there was someone there.  Be it a friend, a member of my team or a complete and total stranger...to coach me up a hill, to make me laugh when I wanted to cry (James :0), to give me a hug when I need one.  Thanks to each and every one of you.  And to the Crazy 88s...thank you for taking me under your wings and showing me what it means to make a difference.

Hey Vandel...go Broncos!

Little did I know that my sister Lynnette and Peter had been in cahoots.  Lynnette flew down to LA from Idaho (who da ho?  I da ho) to surprise me...and what a surprise it was. And to add some more adjatives: she is the most amazing, inspiring, supportive, fantastic, beautiful and thoughtful Soul Sister in the whole wide world...thanks Lynnie.  I love you.

Note* I was not punched...just the result of too much sodium and too much crying.

 

 We did it Hairy Cow, we did it! EFI!

 ALC 10 raised more than 13 million dollars this year, a national record for the foundation with The Crazy's as the top team fundraisers of over 344K.  Big shout out to James who had a big part in that on his first ride...we're no longer virgins anymore Honey. See you next year...yes, I signed up again.

A special thank you to each and every one of my sponsors who helped donate to this cause.  This has been the hardest, most painful thing I have ever done in my life as well as the most rewarding. 

We really CAN make a difference. 

Cheers to all of you.

Love, Light and 

Aloha,

Patti