You know I'm always up for a challenge and thus will be riding again in this year's Courage Classic - raising funds for Children's Hospital Colorado.
When Will was inpatient at Children's, impossibly more than five years ago now, I was immediately interested in participating in this amazing event but life had other plans for us. And then COVID. And then a breast cancer diagnosis for myself. A series of "WTF" moments that seem to have no end. But neither does the need to support Children's and all they do for kids, teens and young adults. And so I ride....
I ride with Wheels of Justice, a team that specifically raises funds for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The work they do there is personal. And while we are no longer familiar faces there I think our time there left a mark. It certainly did on me. I think of all the kids who are tucked into those rooms on the 7th floor, just as we were, and I have to keep going for them.
Every year, our team rides in honor of a young person who has died from cancer. This year, Wheels is riding for Mister Will so this year is exceedingly special.
Additionally, WillStrong Cancer Foundation is once again sponsoring our team. WillStrong continues to fund research and other much-needed support projects at Children's and has thus far donated more than $475,000 in support of our mission.
I will ride two 80-mile days in the high-country of Colorado. Gaining elevation, strength and with your help...funds! There is always a little more to give and so I ask for your support once again. I will ride for Will and every other young person who should be here and for every other young person who fights to stay.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and to consider donating to my ride.
Always WillStrong - we never give up.
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Claudia