My brother is my hero because he overcame cancer (11 years ago!) and helps others with cancer by riding his bike every year. This year he rode in his 8th Pan Mass Challenge which is a 2 day bike ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown (192 miles). The PMC raises money for cancer research. Before he rode the PMC, he rode the Lance Armstrong ride in Austin, Texas. That was 100 miles in one day. The second year, my mom, dad, sister and I all went to cheer him on. It was a most amazing trip. Here we are at a rest stop with him. (Sally's umbrella was to protect her from that hot Texas sun).
Tommy rides for a team called Team Lick Cancer. Here is a smattering of their t-shirt designs worn by his biggest fans.
Here we are the other day cheering him on at the Nickerson State Park rest stop. Doesn't it kill you that he doesn't even look winded and this was 1/2 way through day 2?!
One of the benefits I get from him riding his bike on this great team is that he rides with a bunch of people who we both went to high school with! Celebrating at the finish in Provincetown on Sunday, I got to have a mini reunion with 3 handsome classmates. Rich, this is a shout out to you because you actually asked if I was going to write about you and this! I love when people tell me they read what I write. :)
One of these years I hope to ride the PMC with him, but right now I am happy being his biggest cheerleader!!
3 comments:
Hurray for your brother, on all counts! He's doing great work. He's pretty lucky to have such awesome cheerleaders, too. :)
Congratulations to Tommy and all who participate -- what an awesome weekend! I love how your family is always at the ready to be each others' cheerleaders <3 Miss you guys!!!
Shared this on my Facebook page.... I guess I'm famous now ?! Thanks Sue.
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