Almost time for CTTS 2013

It is getting close to Cycle to the Sea again this year and we are really excited.  We had promised to match the first $500 donated this year.  We were amazed that in just two days we had reached the $500 mark, and with the match, we were half way to our fund raising goal!  We currently are at $1775, almost there.  This event is a great fund raiser for the Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program, so far over $20,000 has been donated towards this cause.  The continued support of this program helps people who are differently abled to be able to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. 

At the beginning of this week, I went on a field trip with Micah and his school to Seabrook Island, SC.  At one of the classes they asked us to introduce ourselves and tell something we liked to do.  I told them that I liked to ride my bike which sparked more conversation about the rides I had done and upcoming rides.  At some point, one of the teachers asked me how much more we needed for our fund raising.  I was surprised and humbled today when I received an email from the teacher asking if it would be OK with us if they did a blue jeans day, she had already spoken with the principal for approval, and they wanted to help us make our fund raising goal.  For those not familiar with Lincoln Charter, the students have to wear uniforms, on blue jean days, they are allowed to wear blue jeans in exchange for a donation to the charity or cause for that day.  I had already been impressed with the way the teachers cared for the students and interacted during the trip, but to think about doing this for us was more than I would have ever expected.