Dear Friends,

I bet you thought I was taking a year off, but that is not the case! I am indeed riding, just life has gotten in the way of fundraising and training... On this year's ride (my 15th) I should cross the $100,000 lifetime raised mark! That's something I'm very proud of and don't plan on relenting any time soon. I came close last year, but didn't quite make it, so to do that I will need your help!

Sadly, another year passes and more and more friends and family are stricken with cancer. I had a good buddy pass WAY too early due to colon cancer. I have another close friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer. It doesn't matter your age, race, or ethnicity... cancer does not discriminate. It needs to stop. There are too many people to list who will be on my mind and in my heart during my journey. I know who you are and I am with you. If I don't know you are suffering, I am with you too! My team also suffered a non-cancer related loss in Ed White who was the whole reason behind our iconic lobster helmets. Even though my training will be severely limited this year (haven't touched my bike yet and ride is in a couple weeks) I'll have no lack of emotional motivation and inspiration from the valiant battles I've witnessed over the years.

My fundraising dollars will once again go to fund neuroblastoma research. Neuroblastoma is a pediatric cancer of the abdomen which not so long ago pretty much equated to a death sentence... but we have seen great advancements in survival rate due to funds raised by Team Brent (FYI Brent is a SURVIVOR!).

Please consider donating to this cause. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly towards research that will one day cure the world of cancer. It WILL happen. It’s just a matter of time… but time many people don’t have the luxury of.

Let’s CRUSH cancer together! Please visit https://egifts.pmc.org/AK0100 to donate to this awesome cause. I'll ride it so you don't have too! No gift is too small, they all add up in the end. It’s tax deductible AND will make you feel good about yourself:-)

Thanks for listening!

Aidas