A 200-mile bike ride to support the Northwest Parkinsons Foundation

[crankyisgood]

On Saturday, July 9, Seth and I will embark on a 200-mile bike ride from our home in Seattle to Portland, Oregon. We’ll have the support and kinship of the Cascade Bicycle Club and of Team Parkinsons, a group of athletes* riding together with a goal of raising $150,000 this year to support the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF) in their

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[graphxgrrl]

Thank you for doing this. My grandmother was diagnosed with Parkinsons in the last years of her life, and I wish now, as I did then that there was more we could have done for her.

So few people contribute either time or money for the things that are important to them, I appreciate your willingness to do both.

[crankyisgood]

I am really touched by your post and your saying this. It is super that so many people are contributing. And it's our pleasure to do it.

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope NWPF will help other individuals and families deal with this difficult disease.

[yoshimi]

declan does all of our donating. first npr & now this!

[crankyisgood]

what a generous child! huh, i wonder what kind of thank you he'd want from pdx or san francisco... hm...

[yoshimi]

more booties? quirky onesies, size large? i'm still trying to track down the "mommy says it's okay if i'm gay" onesie that i saw on dooce, to no avail.

[crankyisgood]

i will absolutely grab one of those for you -- i mean, for declan -- should i see it!

[thisaintnodisco]

Wow, how cool of you!

I will send you something. Remind me if I don't do it today.

[crankyisgood]

Thanks! Okay, I'll remind you. :)

[thisaintnodisco]

Yay, I did it!

[the_if_girl]

This is such a good cause, Daphne. I'm in. I will donate something next week after I return from New York. :)

[crankyisgood]

Thanks, Kendra. It's a good feeling to have such generous and supportive friends! Have a great trip to NY, you crazy three-hour-driver. ;)

[the_if_girl]

:) :) :)

[vellumblue]

well I'm in! I don't know anyone with Parkinson's and I hope I never do. I'm sure willing to throw in a little cash to help make that come true.

[crankyisgood]

A very good plan, my friend. Thanks for your support!

[crankyisgood]

PS however, i will still introduce you to our friend w/parkinsons if you both, say, attend our housewarming party. sorry.

[vellumblue]

I suppose I can make some loopholes and grandfather clauses in my wish - there's definitely a housewarming exception!