I am joining thousands of other cyclists and the American Lung Association to raise money to fight lung disease and increase awareness about the importance of lung health.

Lung disease can take someone's breath away, leaving them unable to work, exercise or play. Growing faster than almost any other major illness, lung disease, including lung cancer, asthma and emphysema is the third leading cause of the death in the United States. I feel lucky that my asthma is easily controlled with an inhaler. The night I spent in the ER when I found out I had asthma as an adult was a scary one. When breathing is labored and puts fear in you, it's hard to think of or focus on anything else. 

In 2016 I lost my step father, Dave, to lung cancer. He was diagnosed in 2014 after noticing a lump on his neck. Unfortunately the cancer started in his lungs and had spread. It's believed that his cancer was the result of having been exposed to agent orange while serving in Vietnam.

Cycling is a passion of mine and I feel fortunate to be able to put it to good use to help others who are living with lung diseases or care for someone who is. 

Please join me in my efforts to make a difference by making a personal or corporate tax-deductible donation.

Thank you in advance for you support!