Please support Mike and I

Now that Mikey is home and our lives have started to return to normal, I have decided to take part in the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Austin TX this October. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF) signature fundraising event inspired by the hope, courage and determination that exist in all of us. I have joined friends of mine, Marc and Chris, who have been working with LAF for several years. Marc recently rode his bike from Detroit to Philadelphia to raise funds and awareness for LAF and the battle against cancer. After riding 700 miles, he then rode another 100 miles, taking part in the Philly LIVESTRONG Challenge. He and his wife are headed to Austin to ride, so the least I could do is join them. Who knows...Maybe next year I might even join him for the ride from Detroit to Philly.

When we first found out Mikey was sick, people asked how they could help. Well...Now I am asking for that help. I would like to ask that everyone please consider making a donation on Mikey's behalf to the LIVESTRONG Challange at http://austin09.livestrong.org/4mikey. For the 2009 LIVESTRONG Challenge, I am trying to raise $3,000 to support cancer prevention, provide access to screening and care, fund research, and enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors everywhere.

Thank you in advance for your time and generosity. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions about the Challenge or my goals. I look forward to hearing from you and will be sure to keep you updated on my fundraising and training progress as I prepare for the event.