I started riding the Courage Classic in 1991. It began as a fun and challenging way to ride my bike in the mountains with other like-minded people while raising money for a great cause. My purpose expanded when we had children, Liam (now 22) and Keegan (21) when each became a patient with Children's. I was immensely appreciative of the care they received. Now I ride for both reasons and to give hope to Children’s Hospital Colorado and in memory of Madi.
Madi was born with HLHS, a congenital heart disease in October of 2017. Her family moved to Colorado so she could receive the care she would need from Children's. In her short life, Madi endured a lot from open-heart surgery to being on a ventilator 75% of the time and never getting out of the hospital. After 41 days her parent's decided to take her off the ventilator and she passed away in her father's arms. She is deeply missed and forever loved.
The Courage Classic is an opportunity to support positive outcomes and healthier futures for kids like Madi, Liam, and Keegan.
