The Jo Zone

Jan 30, 2011

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Climbing Mountains to Save Lives


Hi, I'm Jo.


Welcome to my Team In Training home page - the Jo Zone.


I'm training to ride the Tour of the California Alps / Markleeville Death Ride in mid-July as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training.


Like any borderline sane person, I'm wondering what on earth I've gotten myself into here.


I, one of the slowest climbers on earth - you'll always find me off the back of the autobus - have committed myself, as it were, to ride my bike 129 miles over five mountain passes. That'll be 15,000 feet of climbing. At altitude. Yikes!!


But the challenges I'll be facing are nothing compared to the challenges faced by those dealing with cancer.


All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.


I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate mountain pass - a cure!


I know it's pretty obnoxious of me to be asking for donations during these tough economic times. If you can, please consider making a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and to help advance LLS's mission.


Even if you can't donate money, your moral support would be ever so appreciated! :)


I'm be writing about my adventures with the team in my blog. You'll find my blog at

callmepokey.blogspot.com


Check in every now & then to see how I'm doing, and leave me a note if'n you're so inclined.


Thanks so much for your support!

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

"Good luck & have fun!"
LeeBob
Thu Dec 18 12:35:22 EST 2008
"Hi Jo! I'm going to be cheering you on for the Death Ride!! I wish I could ride with you - maybe next year. Keep up the great riding!! Christine aka Andtckrtoo"
Christine Sharma
Fri Jan 2 10:36:05 EST 2009
"Ride like the wind, O sluggish one."
Laurie Mont
Fri Jan 9 08:29:49 EST 2009
"If you go to any TNT events or rides and If you see a tiny powerhouse on a yellow and white Novara, say hi to Julie. Good Luck Jo!"
LanceOldstrong & Mrs. Oldstrong
Wed Jan 28 05:55:23 EST 2009
"You'll do fine. The climbs are really easy but long; well suited for you."
Sridhar Reddy
Tue Mar 3 05:47:54 EST 2009
"Keep on pedaling!"
Alisha J.
Wed Mar 18 05:22:44 EDT 2009
"Go, Jo, go!"
Kim Johnson
Wed Mar 25 12:54:37 EDT 2009

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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

LeeBob
Madan Paidhungat
Myriam Detrinidad
Melissa Mann
LanceOldstrong &...
Sarah Burke
Ann Ziegler
Steve Bass
Christine Sharma
Laurie Mont
Jim Shunk
Alisha J.
Amy Kleck
snapdrage!!
Sridhar Reddy
Kim Johnson

Supporter Comments

"Good luck & have fun!"
LeeBob
Thu Dec 18 12:35:22 EST 2008
"Hi Jo! I'm going to be cheering you on for the Death Ride!! I wish I could ride with you - maybe next year. Keep up the great riding!! Christine aka Andtckrtoo"
Christine Sharma
Fri Jan 2 10:36:05 EST 2009
"Ride like the wind, O sluggish one."
Laurie Mont
Fri Jan 9 08:29:49 EST 2009
"If you go to any TNT events or rides and If you see a tiny powerhouse on a yellow and white Novara, say hi to Julie. Good Luck Jo!"
LanceOldstrong & Mrs. Oldstrong
Wed Jan 28 05:55:23 EST 2009
"You'll do fine. The climbs are really easy but long; well suited for you."
Sridhar Reddy
Tue Mar 3 05:47:54 EST 2009
"Keep on pedaling!"
Alisha J.
Wed Mar 18 05:22:44 EDT 2009
"Go, Jo, go!"
Kim Johnson
Wed Mar 25 12:54:37 EDT 2009