100 Miles of Hills

Jan 18, 2015

This picture was taken on October 24th, 2004, it captured one of the proudest moments of my life. I had trained for more than four months, I had just skated 52 miles though the hills of Georgia and even better, I had raised almost three thousand dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society (LLS). I'm the second from the left, for those of you who can't pick me out from my skates :)



I didn't really understand until I let people know I was doing an event with Team in Training just how much cancer had affected the lives of so many people close to me. Understandably, the topic doesn't come up often in casual conversation. Knowing what I was undertaking helped friends open up about their experiences, and it was humbling.



LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Starting in 1954, LLS has awarded more than $680 million in research funding.



It's a new decade, I'm a few years away from a new decade myself and I've decided kick cancer's a&& again. This time, I'm doing it on a bicycle.



America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride is a century ride, which in this case means 100 miles of hills around Lake Tahoe in Northern California. With a name like that, it's worth the warning from my new teammates that no other ride will ever be more beautiful or more rewarding.



I learned a lot in 2004, but here's what was most important to me: when friends told me that they were fighting cancer, I had this feeling like there was nothing I could do but express my sympathies. When I started working with Team in Training, I realized that wasn't the case at all. I've had more of those sad conversations since 2004, so I'm asking for your support again, here's something that we can all do.



If you want, come back and visit to see how I'm doing. I'll also start a blog with photos once training begins, if you'd like to be in the loop on that just drop me an email at drphyllis@gmail.com.



To all of you who have fought cancer, and to those who are still fighting, this is for you.



Again, thanks so much.



Phyllis


UPDATE:


At the 50 miles mark for training rides and so close to my fundraising goal! Want to check out my blog? It's got pictures... http://seephyllisbiketocurecancer.blogspot.com/


UPDATE 2:


We did it! I've reached my fundraising minimum!! How much can I raise for the society now?? Trying for $5000, I think I can...


Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Supporter Comments

"We looove you!! "
Joanna, Wade and Skylah
Tue Feb 23 10:14:17 EST 2010
"Go, Phyllis!! "
Lisa Kleinwort
Fri Feb 26 12:31:57 EST 2010
"Go Phyllis!!!"
Jason and Colleen
Sun Feb 28 02:36:37 EST 2010
"In honor of our dear friend JoAnn Goldwater who is currently battling leukemia. From Roz, Merle K and MerleW. Our hearts and hopes are with her for a speedy return to good health."
Roslyn Frosst
Wed Mar 10 06:45:34 EST 2010
"Great going for a worthy cause. Marilyn - your Mom's friend"
Marilyn Hayes
Sun Mar 21 06:27:26 EDT 2010
"I'm proud of you for taking on this monumental task and I wish I could give you more. "
Geoff Spencer
Mon Mar 22 11:46:45 EDT 2010
"You go girl!"
Sue Schneider
Tue Mar 23 08:36:56 EDT 2010
"Thanks for all of your hard work in training and fundraising. Good luck and ENJOY! "
Elise Feingold
Thu Mar 25 09:17:51 EDT 2010
"Go, Phyllis!"
Jonathan + Elle
Sat Mar 27 09:58:55 EDT 2010
"Phyllis for riding for all; Meg for fighting to live."
Sharon Terry and Family
Sat Mar 27 08:05:08 EDT 2010
"Way to go, Phyllis! Train hard and bike safe! xo"
Janelle Thomas
Fri Apr 2 04:53:55 EDT 2010
"Way to go Phyllis! Tony and I are in awe of you."
Tina-Marie and Tony Mullen
Fri Apr 2 11:24:54 EDT 2010
"Way to go Phyllis! I know you'll do great!"
Chad Bartlett
Sat Apr 10 03:46:27 EDT 2010
"Go Phyllis!"
Larry
Tue Apr 13 02:14:00 EDT 2010
"Good luck, Phyllis!"
Josh + Carly
Tue Apr 13 03:26:45 EDT 2010
"Good luck!"
Kathy
Mon May 10 01:37:44 EDT 2010
"GO TEAM!!!"
Jen Zeitzer
Wed May 12 03:54:25 EDT 2010

My Fundraising Total

99%
99 %

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My Thanks To

Jonathan + Elle $250.00
Donald Pearson $250.00
NHGRI Superbowl Grid... $190.00
Colleen McBride $150.00
Brian & Sara Cer... $150.00
Michael Shapiro $150.00
THOMAS PAISH $150.00
Roslyn Frosst $140.00
Good Hope Middle Sch... $114.00
Kathleen Connors $100.00
Josh + Carly $100.00
Tina-Marie and Tony ... $100.00
Janelle Thomas $100.00
Kirsten and Sudip $100.00
Sharon Terry and Fam... $100.00
Elise Feingold $100.00
Geoff Spencer $100.00
Jean Jenkins $100.00
Renate Milos $100.00
John Fox $100.00
Lance Gritton $100.00
Jason and Colleen $100.00
Geoff Voelker $100.00
Catherine McKenzie $100.00
Lisa Kleinwort $100.00
Judith Munoz $100.00
Monique Mansoura $100.00
Joanna, Wade and Sky... $100.00
Ladeene Freimuth $80.00
Olga Colque $78.00
michelle brown $75.00
Joann Boughman $65.00
Erin Ramos $50.00
Tasha Theophilos $50.00
Sara Selgrade $50.00
Susan, Adam & Le... $50.00
Larry Boswell $50.00
Emily Troemel $50.00
Kris Wetterstrand $50.00
Sue Schneider $50.00
A friend $50.00
glen nemerow $50.00
Mark Bauernhuber $50.00
Chris Austin $50.00
Erica&Andrew Sap... $50.00
Kathy $25.00
Meredith Weaver $25.00
Chuk-Yang Seng $25.00
ann and jason fite $25.00
Derek Scholes $25.00
CRAIG CLARNECE $25.00
Julie Haas $25.00
Timothy Leshan $25.00
Eric Perschke $25.00
Darwin Breaux $20.00
Chad Bartlett $20.00
Mike Lacy $10.00
Larry
Jennifer Leib
Jen Zeitzer
Marilyn Hayes

Supporter Comments

"We looove you!! "
Joanna, Wade and Skylah
Tue Feb 23 10:14:17 EST 2010
"Go, Phyllis!! "
Lisa Kleinwort
Fri Feb 26 12:31:57 EST 2010
"Go Phyllis!!!"
Jason and Colleen
Sun Feb 28 02:36:37 EST 2010
"In honor of our dear friend JoAnn Goldwater who is currently battling leukemia. From Roz, Merle K and MerleW. Our hearts and hopes are with her for a speedy return to good health."
Roslyn Frosst
Wed Mar 10 06:45:34 EST 2010
"Great going for a worthy cause. Marilyn - your Mom's friend"
Marilyn Hayes
Sun Mar 21 06:27:26 EDT 2010
"I'm proud of you for taking on this monumental task and I wish I could give you more. "
Geoff Spencer
Mon Mar 22 11:46:45 EDT 2010
"You go girl!"
Sue Schneider
Tue Mar 23 08:36:56 EDT 2010
"Thanks for all of your hard work in training and fundraising. Good luck and ENJOY! "
Elise Feingold
Thu Mar 25 09:17:51 EDT 2010
"Go, Phyllis!"
Jonathan + Elle
Sat Mar 27 09:58:55 EDT 2010
"Phyllis for riding for all; Meg for fighting to live."
Sharon Terry and Family
Sat Mar 27 08:05:08 EDT 2010
"Way to go, Phyllis! Train hard and bike safe! xo"
Janelle Thomas
Fri Apr 2 04:53:55 EDT 2010
"Way to go Phyllis! Tony and I are in awe of you."
Tina-Marie and Tony Mullen
Fri Apr 2 11:24:54 EDT 2010
"Way to go Phyllis! I know you'll do great!"
Chad Bartlett
Sat Apr 10 03:46:27 EDT 2010
"Go Phyllis!"
Larry
Tue Apr 13 02:14:00 EDT 2010
"Good luck, Phyllis!"
Josh + Carly
Tue Apr 13 03:26:45 EDT 2010
"Good luck!"
Kathy
Mon May 10 01:37:44 EDT 2010
"GO TEAM!!!"
Jen Zeitzer
Wed May 12 03:54:25 EDT 2010