Our last ride in 2015 was our 10th year riding and 12th year volunteering, Now it's time for younger riders to step up. My husband Ralph is fortunate to be a 2 time survivor, and he's my inspiration. Thank you so much to friends and colleagues who have supported us each year.
Every year that we rode, my husband Ralph and I brought with us Tibetan prayer flags on which we have the names of friends and loved ones that are dealing with cancer and those who care for them. You have seen these flags in photos near the top of Mt Everest, and it is the belief that as the prayers and names of people on the flags fade over time, the intentions for them will be heard. On the first ride, the prayer flags, about 45 names written with a Sharpie on cotton fabric were taped to Ralph's handlebars. This year ! carry names of more than 1300 people connected to us through you. Many of the people listed are living longer and better than anyone had expected. Some are no longer with us, but each and every one of them is still very much in our thoughts and prayers. Following the ride the flags fly over our garden to enable time and the positive power of nature to best serve those we love. The concept, power, and effectiveness of our heartfelt and reflective thought are optimistic, openhearted, and amazing!

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