Greetings Fabulous People!

Guess who has signed up - AGAIN - to ride 100 miles over two days in late September to raise funds for the American Lung Association?

You guessed it! Good ol' "PowerQuadz" here!

I want to continue helping people who struggle everyday to breathe. And when you cannot breathe it is truly a struggle in every sense of the word - physically, emotionally, and mentally. I know this because I have been there. More than once.

Due to a genetic blood clotting disorder, I've had a pulmonary embolism (blood clot) on three different occasions over the last 20 years. In one instance, there were so many that I was literally operating on 1/3 of one lung.

Thankfully, the good folks at MGH worked their magic and I am here to tell you about it. YAY! And I am fortunate enough to be able to train for and do this ride even with lingering effects that cause allergy and exercise induced asthma, often times without warning.

Oh, and how about.....COVID-19, RSV, flu, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, and a gazillion other lung conditions......Need I say more?

So……I am joining hundreds of other cyclists and the American Lung Association to raise money to increase awareness about the importance of lung health and to fund research and treatment of all lung-related conditions.

I know there are so many good causes to which your donation can go and I encourage you to support the organization that speaks to your heart.  But, if you are able, I would appreciate your support by donating toward my fundraising goal of $1,500.00 for this ride. Any contribution you can make - no matter how small - is very much appreciated and goes miles toward helping everyone breathe easier.

With so much love & oodles of gratitude,

Amy