Riding for Roses

October 2 is the 9th anniversary of Lance Armstrong’s diagnosis with testicular cancer. Lance is a funny guy. He likes to celebrate it

Kevin Brodwick is having a farewell spinning class at Pure Austin (Town Lake Sunday, October 2, from 3-4PM and is using it to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation in honor of Spencer. Contact Pure Austin if you are interested in participating. Last I heard there were 15 bikes left. Participants get LiveStrong wrist band and coupons for two free “It’s a Grind” coffees.

Spencer’s total fundraising went over the $25,000 goal today! He’s achieved the goal we set shortly after his induction chemotherapy started. During the Ride for the Roses weekend, we get to attend several special events, including the jersey ride with Lance and “other special guests”. That was the one Spencer really wanted to get. Thank [...]

Almost eleven months ago, I agreed to help my son Spencer raise $25,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help support cancer survivors. It’s now less than five days to the deadline and we are less than $2200 away. The official total at the LAF is $23,565. In addition, we have a solid commitment for $200, and we know of $985 in donations that were mailed in before the September 6 deadline for postmarks. Counting those, Spencer has $250 to go before he reachs his goal! We could use just a little more in this final push to go over $25,000….

Spencer’s total fundraising for the Lance Armstrong Foundation as of 5 PM CDT is $17,396.36 from 167 different donors. He has officially achieved the Polka Dot Jersey award level. He has achieved the baseline goal and still have a shot at $25,000 and the Yellow Jersey level. Your donations to the LAF support programs that [...]

Spencer is in striking distance of his $15,000 fundraising goal for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Your donations will support programs for cancer survivors.

I am supposed to ride the 40 mile ride with Spencer. They’ve changed the route slightly this year. The distance is a tiny bit longer. The hill climbing is about the same. However, there are two small problems.

Spencer and I have been working seriously on fundraising for the Ride for the Roses for 66 days of our 100 day plan. It’s time for a status report….

As expected, Spencer needed red cells today. We go back to the oncologist on Wednesday for Neulasta and probably a unit of platelets. He made it through the busy Tour de France viewing event and fundraising apparently without infection or virus. The frequent handwashing and cleaning with Purell possibly helped.

It’s this simple: The Tour Watch 2005 event at Central Market North is the best Tour de France viewing party in Austin, TX. It’s true. My new friend Stephen says so. He visited every single Tour watching party at least once at says this one is the best.