It is time to build up the miles on Bella Bike, and there is an urgency in the air about the importance of training, of building strength, of knowing your purpose, of gaining on the goal. Memories of Kaye Kriz are all around me as I prepare for this event. Four years ago, Kaye and I trained together for this ride, and I remember her strength and purpose in training and fundraising. Kaye completed the challenging ride around the lake, and soon after, her blood cancer became active again. A new resolve, a new strength and purpose, was before her as she bravely faced another stem cell transplant and all that goes with that procedure. Nearly two years ago, cancer claimed my friend…but not without a fight. It is that fight that I continue to wage on blood cancers by raising awareness and funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
My ultimate fundraising goal is $10,000 during this season, and I’m well on my way. I still need your help to get there with your donations and your willingness to share my story with others.
Jan & Kaye at Lake Tahoe
As we savor Spring and all that it brings…new life, new colors and textures, and warmer temperatures, let us remember to savor life with strength and purpose. Happy Spring!
