My Fundraising Page
Held by Hana Lynn
Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton Precious Metals
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Ooops, I am doing it again!!!
My 4th time. The first time I was petrified. I didnt even own a bike, never been on a road bike before. I was worried that I would not handle the distance nor would I be able to collect the required donations. But it was the 10th Anniversary of the ride. I needed to ride to honour my late husband Jay, who was one of the four brain cancer patients who, each with a friend for support, founded the Brainiacs team. Jay was the only one out of the four who was no longer around, so I joined the team in his place. I managed the 200k, and with the help of amazingly generous friends and family, I collected the funds. So I was off to the races. The second year was a blur, as the ride took place on the same date as a funeral for one of Jays best friends. She passed away from cancer. I flew to the finish on Jay's and her wings, eating my tears the entire way. Last year was my third ride. I no longer feared the distance, but I was worried that I would have trouble finding enough kind friends to donate. I have been flying under the radar during the past few years, I felt that Covid and the absence of my job will make connecting with those who remember me and Jay difficult. I was completely shocked when, 24 hours after posting my plea, I had the required amount. For that, I thank all of those who supported me from the bottom of my heart.
I will be hopping on my road bike again on August 24 and 25th. I am no longer worried about the 200k distance or about collecting the funds. I will be thinking about all of those whom I am missing in my life because cancer claimed their life. My husband Jay, auntie Louise, my brother, my dad, and so many others. I will be thinking about all of you who generously donated to the ride. Because the less time we spend to find the cure, the more time we will have with those that we love.
With much love and gratitude,
Hana
