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Around the world motorcycle ride supporting childhood cancer

3 posts Started 23 Feb 2012 Last recovered post 1 Mar 2012 Wayback Machine snapshot 21 Jun 2015

#1
Hello from "Mike Off Bike". I'm getting around on crutches now, and am recovering well. You guys showed me the love after my head-on collision back in November, and I hope you've got a little more to give.

A good friend of mine, Brad Thompson, is preparing to ride his motorcycle around the world this summer. Brad has survived cancer and his Rally Around the World ride will raise money for childhood cancer research. I can say from personal experience this is a worthy cause. My daughter, Claire, was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 2 years old, and we spent 70+ nights in the hospital and endured 3 years of chemotherapy. That year I sold my 1st generation VFR 700F to dedicate all my spare time to my family. Today, Claire is 20 years old and is completely healthy – thank God. And to brag just a little bit, Claire was valedictorian at high school and graduated Summa cum Laude from college with a bachelor degree in psychology at 19 years old. I joke with her that chemo made her smart!

Brad has asked me for support from VFR riders, and I hope that our VFR family can come through in a BIG WAY. Not only can we support Brad and his around the world adventure, but we can help save young lives by supporting childhood cancer research. Please click on the links below to read Brad’s Rally Around the World blog and to read about the Rally Foundation.

I have donated $100 today to get the ball rolling. I hope that many of you will click on the DONATE NOW button on the Rally Foundation page and donate $10 or more…it is tax deductible. Make sure you enter “VFRD” in the company field, so we can show how generous VFR riders can be. Also, make sure you select “Rally Around the World” in the Program Area field so the money is directed to Brad’s ride. Post a note below and give Brad some encouragement!

Last year we bought a bike…this year let’s save a child’s life!

http://rallyaroundtheworld.com/

http://rallyfoundati...rld_fundraisers

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#2
Maybe I posted this topic while the site was down??? Hopefully if I post this reply, it will move back up to the top of the NEW CONTENT list and somebody will reply and get us started. At least a little encouragement and well wishes?
#3
Made one in your honor Mike. No wonder you make this recover thing seem so easy.
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