Who says cycling is a low impact sport?
Empire State Ride 2024 – Me and my bike. Jesus has the wheel for the 8th time - Amen
What we have are Faith, Hope, and Love
Blessed in so many ways.
In November 2023, Terry and I were married. We were joined by some family and friends on the beach in Siesta Key and I am moving forward on my journey in life with God and Terry by my side
I have a second chance with life. I am praying to do God’s work, God’s will, God’s way in and through me. I will be cancer-free for two years on May 21st. I’ve been having scans three times a year since my remission, and they have all been clear. -Amen -
My next scan will be in June.
So many exciting things happening in 2024
This Spring, Terry and I will be walking the El Camino. “THE WAY” Saint James walk is a 35- 40 day, 500 mile, pilgrimagefrom France through Spain to the ocean. We will carry 15lb backpacks with just our essentials. I’m praying that the time that we are setting aside for 40 days or so to walk the way of St. James will discover more about who we are and about what we have to share with the world so that maybe what we’ve learned and what we do will make the world a better place.
I heard about this pilgrimage many years ago Through Dynamic Catholic with Mathew Kelly. Decon Bill brought communion and prayed with me when I was in Roswell. The very first day I met him, he mentioned the El Camino. My eyes welled. It was a sign for me to walk “THE WAY “. My pilgrimage is a spiritual journey with God and Terry. Jesus has my legs.
There is a movie called “The Way” with Martin Shane and Emilio Estevez. This is what we will be doing on our journey.
After our pilgrimage, we will prepare ourselves for the 560-mile Empire State Ride!
2024 is the 10th anniversary of the Empire State Ride, and we will have raised $10 million since the beginning. 10 million in 10 years! Terry and I each have made a commitment to raise $100,000 over the next five years to fund cell production facilities at Roswell. These facilities will be used to create personalized cancer vaccines that will save countless lives. I know firsthand in so many ways how important this is. I am so blessed to be alive. Amen!
Team Gby 9 (for God bless you and 9 for my parent’s lucky number AngeloGloria ) will be on our 8th personal journey from NYC to Niagara Falls. I will try it on my bike this year to see if my shoulder can take it. I miss riding my bike. If not, we have the tandem.
Our team, Gby 9, was blessed to have raised $27,385 with 250 donations. We were in the top ten in fundraising last year. We also received our beautiful ESR plaque, so thank you for all your love and support all these years.
Team Gby 9 has raised over $143.522.34 in the past seven years. Our goal this year is $25,000. $1.00 equals $23.00 in grants for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Me and my bike/tandem Jesus has the wheel. With an amazinggroup of men and women, all for a cause so dear and close to my heart
I already have my list on my heart started for ESR 2024, and the list is getting long. I will bring my list on “The Way” in prayer. Please send me the names or anything you wish for me to pray along “My Way” and for ESR 2024.
We all have been touched by that ugly thing called cancer. If you want to donate, please see what we can do together as a team! I would love to have you join Terry and me on team Gby 9 on El Camino and ESR 2024.
Thank you for all your love and support over the years, making this happen, and being on team Gby 9. I am so blessed and grateful to have you in my life!
Love and Gby always
Maria
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