Last Mother's Day, I ran in my first marathon, which of course, I didn't complete. Not only did it put a big damper on that day, but also some events I had planned in the following weeks and months. I missed the inaugural Toronto Women's Half Marathon, and Becel's Ride for Heart which I thought would be fun to do... cycling downtown on one of Toronto's main highways. With the stress fractures still too fresh, it didn't happen.Little did I know how closely Terron and I would be affected by heart disease just a few short months later, when Terron's father passed away suddenly on Sept 5th, 2009, at the young age of 34.
Terron dedicated his first triathlon a few weeks later to his dad, and wants to continue the tradition this year. Here's my second chance at participating in this ride, 75km to help raise money for a cause that is now close to my heart.
If you're able to help with a donation, any amount is greatly appreciated! You can donate by clicking on the link here, or the Ride for Heart picture in the top left sidebar. See it up there? Yes, that one! Also, if you're local, come ride with me!!
To those that have donated already... Joyce, Jackie, PedalmanTO, Joel, Dan -- a huge THANK YOU!!!
22 comments:
Great idea - I will come back this week to donate! Pay it forward!
I will be back to donate, too. :) *hugs*
A very great cause. I will try to donate as soon as I can. Best of luck with your efforts! :)
What a journey! I remember your post after that marathon. It really touched me as I was preparing for MY first marathon. And here you are, still an inspiration and still moving forward. You are awesome!
I will definitely donate at some point. I had forgotten about your "marathon mishap." As I've said previously, you inspire me. Congrats on accomplishing so much in so little time.
What an awesome cause... if I had the money I would donate!
Good for you Mel, and if it wasn't the same weekend as my 200K cycle I'd throw Blizzard into the car and drive down to join you...one of these days we will roll together. It is on my "to do" list.
What a great event for you to do
I've heard such great things about this event - so glad you are going to participate this year! I'd be happy to make a donation.
Amazing event and what a great way to pay it forward. And that your son learned at a young age to turn tragedy into triumph, is awesome!
you and terron are doing this together??? i'm so glad you can go after it this year!!! good luck!!!
This breaks my heart. I lost my dad to a heart attack one month before my 4th birthday.
I will definitely donate. Good luck to Terron!!!
what a great event!
i'm so happy terron is doing the tri again! and seriously, mel, you have come so far since last May!
ummmm. are canadian dollars = us dollars? i feel like i'm going to screw this up and then wonder what the charge is on my credit card... ;)
ok i googled it haha. i guess i will just be surprised at what it converts to i sound like a dumb american, don't i? oh well. :)
off to donate!
That is SO cool. Good luck! ;)
Glad to support you. Good luck!
How exciting!! I can't wait to see how you do, and it's awesome to see how far you've come!
PS Congrats on your smoke free journey as well!! Best decision ever!! :)
It's funny that Becel is the title sponsor. I hope you do well with the 75km distance!
What a wonderful thing you are doing! Doing what you love and doing it for a good cause is truly an amazing thing. Well done!
That's so great of you to do that!!
I sent a little sunshine your way for being awesome!!
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