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.

I ride in honor of my sister Wendy who recently battled with a form of lung cancer. Wendy was very healthy and never smoked before being stricken by this desease. She passed away due to the cancer ealier this year. Ironically, the Treck Across Maine for the American Lung Association was very important to Wendy long before she had cancer. She rode the three day fund raising trek for years. This year I will ride in her place, and this ride is very meaningful for me.

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.

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!