alicem
10-14-2009, 10:01 AM
The very first Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Against Breast Cancer took place this past Saturday just north of Austin. The goal was to find 400 riders and raise $400,000. At the beginning, this goal was thought to be unattainable. With only 5 months to put the event together, the organizers recruited 478 cyclists who raised - $529,541 (as I type right now) - with more money yet to come in. There were 5 different route options ranging from 13 - 100 miles. People from as far away as Oregon and Michigan participated. At least 200 volunteers and crew members supported all the riders and made the day one to remember.
Enough local corporate sponsors for the ride were found so that 100% of the money raised is going to 10 local support groups who directly help breast cancer patients and their families.
My husband and I both rode 100 miles on Saturday, in just under 8 hours - including rest stops. Tied onto our bikes was a bandana that had names of those who are special to us and all the members of our team (all 20 team members had a bandana on their ride). Included on the bandana of course was the Mighty Oak, along with many others I have met here at the forum. I am attaching pictures, I hope they come out clear enough. I've changed my avatar, and if you look closely enough, you can see the bandanas.
The top picture is of Mark & I along with other members of our team about to cross the finish line. I was fighting back tears - it was a very emotional day for me. One Hundred miles gave me plenty of time to think about all of the wonderful people I have met on this cancer journey of mine. You see, tomorrow is the one year anniversary of my lumpectomy/hysterectomy. A lot can happen in one year!!
If you want more information on how you can hold a ride like this in your area go to the following link, or PM me. It is hoped that this spreads across the nation just like the Komen Race for the Cure has.
http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/PageServer?pagename=rideinformation (http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/PageServer?pagename=rideinformation)
Our team page . . .
www.mammajammaride.org/goto/Gethsemane.Lutheran (http://www.mammajammaride.org/goto/Gethsemane.Lutheran)
Enough local corporate sponsors for the ride were found so that 100% of the money raised is going to 10 local support groups who directly help breast cancer patients and their families.
My husband and I both rode 100 miles on Saturday, in just under 8 hours - including rest stops. Tied onto our bikes was a bandana that had names of those who are special to us and all the members of our team (all 20 team members had a bandana on their ride). Included on the bandana of course was the Mighty Oak, along with many others I have met here at the forum. I am attaching pictures, I hope they come out clear enough. I've changed my avatar, and if you look closely enough, you can see the bandanas.
The top picture is of Mark & I along with other members of our team about to cross the finish line. I was fighting back tears - it was a very emotional day for me. One Hundred miles gave me plenty of time to think about all of the wonderful people I have met on this cancer journey of mine. You see, tomorrow is the one year anniversary of my lumpectomy/hysterectomy. A lot can happen in one year!!
If you want more information on how you can hold a ride like this in your area go to the following link, or PM me. It is hoped that this spreads across the nation just like the Komen Race for the Cure has.
http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/PageServer?pagename=rideinformation (http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/PageServer?pagename=rideinformation)
Our team page . . .
www.mammajammaride.org/goto/Gethsemane.Lutheran (http://www.mammajammaride.org/goto/Gethsemane.Lutheran)