What did I do now???

[Hank70SS]

You don't have to thank me Jeff, I'm glad I could help at least a little. Like grumpy said I wish I could do more. If you read some of my previous posts, well let's just say my job won't last too much longer.

[piette]

Originally Posted by grumpy

Its a great thing your doing. Only wish I could send more.

I sincerely thank you Dave, and you too Jake. It means more to me than words could ever translate. For you guys to give so generously in such hard times to help someone you have never met is just beyond words to me. Truth be told you are helping me on the face, but I truely hope none of you ever have to meet someone that really needs the help your donations provide, I hope in the next few years when I go to ride this ride, its a celebration of a cure and no longer looking for a cure. That is something we could all be proud of.

I want to tell you guys, you have helped more than you realize already.

I was out on a training ride tonight. I left my house about 5:30. I rode out to a state park that has the highest hill in our area. If any of you know what percent of grade is, this one hits 17% for a section, and is about a 1/2 mile or bit longer hill. So I rode up the hill and then cruised around the state park a bit. On the way back, I was about 8 miles from home yet and the temperature had dropped severely, it was down into the mid 30's and the wind was picking up and heading into my face. I was cold, I was really really cold. So I grabbed my phone to have the wife come get me. When I looked at my phone I saw the emails that you guys had donated to me. Right then and there I put the phone back in my pocket and finished the ride stronger than what I did going out. The ride ended up at 25 miles.

You guys giving in such hard times was all I needed to see, it's not easy for anyone to make donations these days, and I wasnt going to take the easy way out either. So I want to thank you for the extra motivation you have given me.

By the way, all of you, Hank, Dave and Jake really have donated double. I had decided right from the onset that I would personally match the first $250 in donations, and my company is going to match the next $250 in donations.

Thank you, you guys have floored me. If the chance arises, I will buy the drinks if we ever meet up.

Jeff

[Highway Star]

Jeff, I'm glad to be able to support you, and the cause. Of all the things there are already medicine for...

[piette]

Originally Posted by stalkingbear

Jeff,

I apologize - I had not read your thread until tonight.

I will visit tomorrow and make a pledge.... what you are doing is a great honor to your mom and grandfather.

You rock, buddy!

Wow, Mike!! Thank you so much!! I am just dumb founded with the generosity of you guys for someone you have never met. It really shows what kind of people make up this site.

Thanks guys

Jeff

[Ms Grumpy]

Jeff,
I have to thank you. It is people like you that make a difference in this world. Every day, David and I, try to teach our children that you do things because it is the "right thing to do", not because you think that you might get something out of it. Many people only do things because they will get something in return.

Jeff, after all you have gone through in the past few years, it is amazing that you still have the drive to give so much of yourself. So again, thank you, for showing me and my kids that their are some amazing people in this world.

Best of luck to you !!
Nancy

[Hank70SS]

Jeff I hope you make it to your goal of pledges. I feel like the people here are my friends, so not only am I helping out a good cause, I'm helping out a friend.

[piette]

Originally Posted by Hank70SS

Jeff I hope you make it to your goal of pledges. I feel like the people here are my friends, so not only am I helping out a good cause, I'm helping out a friend.

Im fairly certain I will make it Hank. I havent even gone to my family yet, I will do that when we are all together on Easter. My mom was a very, very well liked person, throughout the family and community, she was just one of those people that had a smile for everyone, no matter how bad her day was, she would give you the biggest smile you would get all day, and that was my mom every single day. I am just starting to spread the word that I am doing this in her memory, I am confident I will reach my goal.

I can't thank everyone enough, the kind words alone are enough to motivate me to get out and do this.

If you have time, I will give you a quick story of why I am doing this.

My dad died of a massive heart attack at the age of 59 back on Jan 12th 2006. So on April 8th (my birthday) 2006 I saw our local police department was having an auction. So I walked down there and ended up riding a bike home. I started by simply riding to the end of the block and back, and it wore me out, a few weeks later I was riding around town, and it was wearing me out. By June I was riding 15 miles every night, and it wasnt wearing me out. So my wife for Fathers day that year bought me a nice road bike, and suddenly I was riding 40 miles at a time.

So I started doing charity rides, and my mom would come early, and get a copy of the route map and at least 5 times on every ride she would be standing along the route somewhere, out in the middle of nowhere with a big gatorade and a smile cheering me on. She loved to watch me do the charity rides, she was easily my biggest fan. And she would always be at the end waiting to congratulate me on finishing, no matter how many of them I did, or how easy it was becoming, she was there everytime.

So thats why I decided I would do a Leukemia bike ride. And I specifically chose the longest one I could find, one which exceeds any ride I have ever done. I know mom will be along the course for this ride too, cheering me on just like she always did.

I dont know if any of you do the facebook thing, but I created a page on facebook just to chronicle my journey to this ride. I am going to be updating pretty much daily on everything that happens it can be found here if you are interested, not much there yet, but it will grow: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...6235792?ref=mf or you can find it Jeff Piettes Scenic Shore 150 page

Thanks everyone, I cant do this without all of you

Jeff

[grandsport]

It ain't a lot,but it was something from me.