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May 20, 2011

Riding to Save Lives! Riding up great big mountain passes to save lives. Riding all day long up stupid steep, great big mountain passes - ok, you get the idea. I've signed up to do the Death Ride. Again. Why? Well, it's a great ride - and an opportunity to raise money for a great cause. I'm also going to have an opportunity as an assistant coach to help some others do what my coaches showed me I could do - a really hard ride way beyond what most sane folks would even try to do in one day.


Leading a TnT paceline somewhere near Markleeville - who put me in front?!!



I'm training to participate in The Death Ride as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. 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 finish line - a cure!


This year, I'm dedicating my season to a former Death Ride teammate who is now fighting her own cancer battle - Michelle. Michelle raised money and rode with us back in 2008, finishing all 5 passes of the Death Ride in her first attempt. Now she is in her own battle with cancer, and she's fighting cancer in very much her own way - you can learn more about her battle here: Michelle's Page. Michelle is a big inspiration for me, and I'm hoping that all of us on the team can help create some positive energy for Michelle.


Below is a picture of Michelle and I cruising over to climb Mt. Diablo during a 2008 training ride:




Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission.


Please be sure to check my blog for more frequent updates on our training progress: http://jbcycling.blogspot.com/ I hope you will visit my web site often. Thanks 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

"Jon, thanks for doing this in honor of our sweet Michelle! I can't wait to hear what you think of coaching the DR team. Thanks for serving!"
Amy Bode
Mon Feb 7 07:38:56 EST 2011
"One of my partner's sons is preparing for bone marrow transfusion in an effort to kick Leukemia. Thank you for your efforts to wipe out this terrible disease."
Gerry D
Mon Feb 14 09:30:05 EST 2011
"Happy Birthday! Go forth and conquer those Mountains! "
Linda Mandolini
Mon Feb 14 09:39:47 EST 2011
"Hey Jonathan You or doing a great job with TNT. Can you ride for my four year old cousin Dusty he has Leukemia! Can you put his name on your team poster. Go Team Dan G"
Dan Granahan
Thu Feb 24 09:04:01 EST 2011
"Keep up the inspiring work and GO TEAM. "
David Jordan
Mon Mar 14 11:30:53 EDT 2011
"Go Jonathan & Go Team! "
Laurel Martinez
Tue May 24 12:28:34 EDT 2011
"Climb! And don't get wet."
Jeannie Johnson
Sun May 29 10:55:40 EDT 2011
"Please don't add my name to any telemarketing, email or mailing lists."
Barbara Cheng
Tue Jun 14 07:14:01 EDT 2011
"Thanks for making a difference in the fight against cancer!"
Bonnie & Bob Monahan
Tue Jun 14 12:29:16 EDT 2011
"Wish I could join you! Have a great time, and may you have nothing but tailwinds!"
Molly Sims
Fri Jul 8 08:10:15 EDT 2011

My Fundraising Total

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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

Clayton Club Saloon,... $250.00
Blue Shield $100.00
Laurie Mont $100.00
Glenn and Janet Weni... $100.00
Bonnie & Bob Mon... $100.00
Demetria Manuselis $100.00
Michael White $100.00
Amy Bach $50.00
Lori Terada $50.00
Mather Waltrip $50.00
Bob Manza $50.00
Jeannie Johnson $50.00
Laurel Martinez $50.00
Nancy Clarkson $50.00
Shannon Lanzone $50.00
DAVE HOLMES-KINSELLA... $50.00
Linda Mandolini $50.00
Gerry D $50.00
Ross Andrews $25.00
Doug Knauer $25.00
Shelly Willard $25.00
Cristina Espinola $25.00
Ozawa family $25.00
Luann Daniel $25.00
Barbara Cheng $25.00
Chris Lloyd $25.00
James Kaufman $25.00
Joyce Louie $25.00
ladan elahi $25.00
David Jordan $25.00
Athena Westcott $25.00
Dan Granahan $25.00
Amy Bode $25.00
Lin Teichman $25.00
Gidge Bagnall $25.00
The Bobs $25.00
Sheila Nelson $15.00
Billy OConnell $15.00
Anne & Kris Chub... $10.00
Steve Hoback $10.00
Molly Sims
WW
Kim Johnson

Supporter Comments

"Jon, thanks for doing this in honor of our sweet Michelle! I can't wait to hear what you think of coaching the DR team. Thanks for serving!"
Amy Bode
Mon Feb 7 07:38:56 EST 2011
"One of my partner's sons is preparing for bone marrow transfusion in an effort to kick Leukemia. Thank you for your efforts to wipe out this terrible disease."
Gerry D
Mon Feb 14 09:30:05 EST 2011
"Happy Birthday! Go forth and conquer those Mountains! "
Linda Mandolini
Mon Feb 14 09:39:47 EST 2011
"Hey Jonathan You or doing a great job with TNT. Can you ride for my four year old cousin Dusty he has Leukemia! Can you put his name on your team poster. Go Team Dan G"
Dan Granahan
Thu Feb 24 09:04:01 EST 2011
"Keep up the inspiring work and GO TEAM. "
David Jordan
Mon Mar 14 11:30:53 EDT 2011
"Go Jonathan & Go Team! "
Laurel Martinez
Tue May 24 12:28:34 EDT 2011
"Climb! And don't get wet."
Jeannie Johnson
Sun May 29 10:55:40 EDT 2011
"Please don't add my name to any telemarketing, email or mailing lists."
Barbara Cheng
Tue Jun 14 07:14:01 EDT 2011
"Thanks for making a difference in the fight against cancer!"
Bonnie & Bob Monahan
Tue Jun 14 12:29:16 EDT 2011
"Wish I could join you! Have a great time, and may you have nothing but tailwinds!"
Molly Sims
Fri Jul 8 08:10:15 EDT 2011