Here’s an excerpt from a Sears’ Store:
“The day of the ride for me was amazingly exciting. Doing the ride breakfast at Sears Langley and then the lunch at Sears Abbotsford made for a full day. I had to “race” the riders, right after they mounted their bikes in Langley I jumped in my car and drove very quickly to Abbotsford. What was wonderful was that the enthusiasm that I witnessed from the riders in Langley was still in evidence in Abbotsford, even after that bike ride. The riders had huge smiles and so did the Seniors Square Dance club, “The Grand Squares” who again taught the riders how to square dance. This was an amazing event and I look forward to it again next year.”

thank you Sears Stores!!

Toronto / Ottawa

Heading for Toronto with Group 1 and alumni / ride

Team One heaing for Sudbury scary road

Thank you for the photos by Egbert, Mark and Jess!

From the Blogs

Here are some more great snippets from the rider and volunteer blogs:

• This morning in Pickering didn’t seem all that different from the others. Wake up early in the bunk truck, stumble into the Sears store for the morning washroom routine, and then off to a staff room in some hidden corner of the store for a plentiful breakfast prepared by a bright-eyed and cheerful crew of cheerful Sears associates. Read more of Heather Jager’s blog post
• Day 11 started with a dedication to Madeline. Madeline was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2006 when she was 6 years old. She underwent several surgeries and chemo, and she is a happy, active, cancer free little girl today. We love to hear the stories of survivors – however there are still children with cancer who do not survive. This is the reality, and this is why we ride. I haven’t checked where we are as a group but I know we are close! Read more of Terri Dermo’s blog post
• my husband has been so supportive of me through out this entire process. he bought a bike so he could train with me all summer long. i was so happy he was able to particpate in the ride along from barrie to toronto. thank you for all of your support hunny i couldnt have done it with out you. see you in halifax! Read more of Christine Cairns’s blog post