From the Peloton Ride 2023
Ride For Roswell 2024
I am participating in The Ride For Roswell on Saturday, June 22. This is much more than a bike ride for me - it's my commitment to the fight to end cancer!
This year will be my 8th year participating in the Ride for Roswell. This year I will be riding the 34mile country route. This year is extra special for me! I will be riding with my wife and nephew Andrew, who is coming from out of town to ride with us. His mom passed from brain cancer and his wife is a cancer survivor so it will be a very meaningful ride for all of us!!
In the past I have dedicated my ride to my mom, my cousin Jim as well as other family members and friends who sadly have not survived. Unfortunately the number of people I ride for is too long to list everyone. The list gets longer every year and that is NOT OK with me!
As I do every year I dedicate my ride to someone I know. This year I am going to ride in honor of two people! Mervyn Short and Liz Martin. Mervyn is our relative from the United Kingdom. He is currently battling cancer. He has been bravely battling this horrible disease with some great results! His prognosis is looking very good! I am praying for a successful treatment and for him to be cancer free!! I am also riding in honor of Liz who has successfully battled cancer!!
This year I am also riding in memory of my good friend Gary Schlegel. He passed away in November2022 from multiple myeloma. Gary was my very dear friend and mentor. Cancer once again took the life of a precious soul way too early! Gary will be sorely missed by myself and many others!
In addition to riding in Mervyn's & Liz's honor and in memory of Gary, I will also be riding for all my family, friends, neighbors and relatives who have been affected by, or have succumbed to cancer. It is my hope that my efforts in riding and raising money, will help find a cure for people affected by this devastating disease.
My goal this year is to raise $700.00
Let's help find a cure for this horrible disease!! Will you join me by supporting my Ride for Roswell? There is no amount that is too small and any amount is greatly appreciated!
Thank You for your generosity & support!!
John