Day 2 picking up my bike... displaying all my cards.

Thank you cards for suppliers that donated prizes for my annual raffle

 

These will be my thank you cards going out to all suppliers that contributed prizes for my raffle draw which raised $5,300

Picture arriving at finish line and the Toronto start... more to come once the ride posts the pictures

 

Arriving in Niagara Falls 115kms on Sunday

Wow we were riding in the wind for two days!!

 

 200 cards with names of people affected by cancer attached to my bike during the 215 kms from Toronto to Niagara Falls

Picture from the Toronto start on Saturday all the yellow flags represent cancer survivors and the gold helmets are 5+ year riders ..

Displaying the cards at the finish line

Sunday Morning Team photo

 

I'm hiding in the shadow....lol

HEME Team raised $82K

 

Saturday at the start line with Shannon

One of the Captains of our Team..

Breast Cancer Survivor

Sunday Morning TEAM photo

 

Together we raised $82K

 

Sorry for the late update will post more pictures later.... What an amazing weekend!!

WOW I did it!!! completed 215 kms

So proud to be a part of this Event 4253 Riders raised $17.3 Million

HEME Team raised $82K we had a team of 23 riders

My sincere gratitude to all my colleagues and sponsors this year I raised just under $14K

 

These 200 names on the cards were  in "Honour", "Support", or "In Memory". of someone affected by cancer. For those who may have lost their battle but not forgotten.

 

And for little Arianna her picture was on the back of my jersey both Saturday and Sunday.

 

Good Morning World

all dressed ready for Day1 at the start line

waiting for my 22 team members😊

1 day left - Who will help me reach my goal???? and have a chance to win $500 thank you gift

Each person who donates $100 

Your name will automatically entered into a draw which will take place once I reach $15,000..

Currently there are 5 people in the draw....

http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/BarbaraVallis

Winner  will be posted on my blog and notified by e-mail

The winner will receive the following as a thank you

$50 Keg gift card

Zero Gravity lounge chair 

2  tickets Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit 

July 9th Section 113BR /Row 19 /Seat 4 & 5 

Golf for 2 @ Mayfield Golf Club (18 holes)

Every dollar raised is already making a difference in someone's life.

Please leave a comment and let me know who you would like me to ride for

 

Thank you for helping me reach my goal :)

My ride this weekend will honour 180+ individuals fighting this terrible diease and all those gone but not forgotten..

 

Only $1150.00 from reaching goal -  for everyone who donates $100  your name will be entered into the draw currently there is 5 people  see details on previous blog  (Value $500)

 

Dedicating my ride this year to 5 year old Arianna who was diagnosed last October with Leukemia

Also this year I asked everyone to fill out cards or provide me the names they would like me to ride for. In "Honour", "Support", or "In Memory", of someone who has been affected by cancer. Currently have  180 + names on cards that will be attached to my bike riding a km for each person.   

These are just some of the cards that will accompany me on my ride this weekend 

 My heartfelt gratitude for allowing me to ride for your  loved ones, colleagues and friends. Honouring all those fighting and all those gone but not forgotten!

Thank you Telus for your generous donation

 

Special thanks to TELUS for donating the latest IPAD and to all my colleagues who purchased tickets for the May 27th  Raffle which raised a total of $5,300

 

Words can't express my gratitude

 

TELUS Logo on my team jersey for the Sunday ride to the finish line

 

I will also be adding Canada Cartage logo to the team Jersey.  Will add both logos to my Ambassador Jersey will post once completed.

Only require 11 more donations - will you be the winner???

Each person who donates $100 

Your name will automatically entered into a draw which will take place once I reach $15,000..

Currently there are 5 people in the draw....

http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/BarbaraVallis

 Winner will be posted on this site and notified by e-mail prize will be delivered next week 

The winner will receive the following as a thank you

$50 Keg gift card

Zero Gravity lounge chair 

2  tickets Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit 

July 9th Section 113BR /Row 19 /Seat 4 & 5 

Golf for 2 @ Mayfield Golf Club (18 holes)

Every dollar raised is already making a difference in someone's life.

My sincere gratitude for all your support

Big ticket items $500 value - Donate $100 for a chance to win

Each person who donates $100 will be entered into a draw as a Thank you for your support that will take place the end of day that I reach $15,000 currently there are 5 people in the draw....

http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/BarbaraVallis

 

 Winner will be posted on this site and notified by e-mail prize to be delivered next week

 

The winner will receive the following as  a thank you for your support!!

$50 Keg gift card

Zero Gravity lounge chair

2  tickets Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit

July 9th Section 113BR /Row 19 /Seat 4&5

Golf for 2 @ Mayfield Golf Club (18 holes)

Every dollar raised is already making a difference in someone's life.

My sincere gratitude for all your support

Update Only 4 days left -- looks like rain this weekend :(

This is what the start of ride looks like during opening ceremonies

I have reached 90% of my goal of $15,000

Currently in 47th place for individual fundraisers in the top 100 :)

 

Our team has 23 riders have raised $75K

 

Every dollar raised is already making a difference in someone's life.

Received my Jerseys for the ride.. - 5 days left

Ambassador Jersey will wear on Saturday

Team Jersey will wear on Sunday..

Logos will be put on this week will post an update once completed

Canada Cartage Logo

Telus

Picture of Arianna

 

Once last EPIC Event... to get me to $15,000

Each person who donates $100 will be entered into a draw that will take place the end of day that I reach $15,000 currently there are 4 people in the draw....

 

Don't miss out...

4 items in prize pack 

$50 Keg gift card

Zero Gravity lounge chair

2 more to be announced once confirmed.

 

Every dollar raised is already making a difference in someone's life.

Wow!!! Thank you Trevor -- only $1,309 from reaching my $15,000 goal

Special thanks to

Trevor Theissen London winner of the 50/50 has just donated his winnings to my ride.

Words can't express my gratitude

 

 

Update -- I'm cleared to ride...

Good News!!!

 

I'm riding June 11th and 12th

 

Diagnosed a few years ago with Osteoarthritis been told I have a high tolerance for pain since I don't take medication.  I try and maintain a healthy lifestyle thanks to my vitamix and juicer.

 

My body was telling me something wasn't right after the injection finally was told last evening not only have nerve damage in the left knee...I have tendonitis in my lower left leg and knee.

 

Cycling is good for the knee since there is no impact only when I get off the bike it is painful walking.. My pain is nothing compare to everyone fighting Cancer..

 

I will be riding in "Honour", "Support", or "In Memory", for everyone who has been affected by Cancer. All the cards below will be attached to my bike during the ride.

My PAIN is TEMPORARY - PRIDE is FOREVER

 

 

Another day of waiting.... for knee results...

 

Good news !! the tests have ruled out blood clot and Baker's cyst...

Even thou the Doctor's request was marked urgent the clinic failed to forward all results so the waiting continues until later today should find out if I have the ok to ride.. fingers and toes crossed :) I can take the pain for the two days I just need to ensure I won't do further harm to the knee..

 

Congrats !! Winner is #07 Trevor Theissen

London has sold all the squares for the 50/50 draw

 #07  two last digits on the $100 bill 

WINNER is Trevor Theissen

Special thanks to my London colleagues for all your support...

Words can't express my gratitude.

Knee update....

 

It has been a rough couple of weeks. My training has been limited due to the pain.. Went back to the doctor last evening scheduled today for an urgent ultrasound. will find out later today I hope if I will be able to ride :(

 

Pictures from my Annual Ride raffle draw - Currently in the Mississauga North Snap paper

June edition of Mississauga North Snap paper

: http://snapd.at/eewvy8f