Hello Friends,

Once again I am riding to raise funds for essential cancer research but this year I am riding in honor of my friend Brian Dowd.  Brian and I go back to our mothers' wheeling us in strollers.  He is the kindest, gentlest and smartest person I have ever known.

Two weeks ago he was diagnosed with glioblastomia, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.  He went to surgery the .next day and 90% of the tumor was removed.  He is now in rehab.

Brian is surrounded by the poeple who love him and is upbeat and positive.  He is working hard and hopeful that he can have more time with his beloved wife Theresa, his 6 children and their spouses and his grandchlildren.

This year more than ever I am asking for your support in raising funds for Roswell Parks groundbreaking cancer research. PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE help.

Thank you so much.