Once in Port St. Joe, the riders proceeded to Pate Park, where the Relay for Life team was waiting to meet and greet them. Among the many wonderful folks who showed up was a 13 year old cancer survivor, Sarah Alice Shores. Sarah impressed all of them with her sweet disposition, happy smile and zest for life. She was accompanied by her lovely mom who shared the many tensions that accompany the cancer diagnosis and her great relief to know that Sarah is a winner in this terrible battle.
After the meet and greet and the countless pictures, the riders were invited by Kim Kurnitsky, the director of Relay for Life, to join her and her colleague, Stephanie, who is an American Cancer Society representative, for dinner at the Sunrise Coastal Grill. The owner of the grill provided a sumptuous dinner for everyone, and Sarah and her mom joined us for this wonderful meal.
The riders are energized when they meet a youngster like Sarah Shores. She is the embodiment of why they are doing this ride. We all hope and pray for a cure so that all children who fall victim to pediatric cancer will be able to survive and live out their lives in good health and dignity. We must find a cure.
Tomorrow, the riders head southeast to Carrabelle, Florida. Each day brings them closer to April 30th….and, they are more than eager to “get back home”.
Michael, Adolf, Mike B. and John, send their love and best wishes to you all....
From Lois
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