First and foremost I want to thank everyone for their support, encouragement and donations. I have heard from so many who's lives have been touched by cancer and I thank you for sharing your stories. That is why I / we do this, it is about beating Cancer and I am confident WE WILL SOMEDAY BEAT CANCER!
This Saturday, Sept 22, I will be riding with 450+ other Bike to Beat Cancer cyclist. I will be thinking of my donors as I ride and especially about our cancer survivors and those we have lost. I have added another survivors name to my training jersey this year and will be dedicating this years ride to two time cancer survivor Sigma Chi fraternity brother, John Revell. Please take the time to watch John's inspiring video of his recent battle with Cancer: http://youtu.be/EOokycYNKIM. Incredible advances with diagnosis, research and treatment continue to be made that has saved so many lives, in part thanks to you - that is what Bike to Beat Cancer is all about.
My visit with John Revell who lives close to one of my bike routes:
Thanks again for your generosity and support, your donations do make a difference!
I have one more favor to ask -make sure that you and your loved ones please stay on top of your checkups. Early detection and treatment is critical, so DO IT!
Long-time Fisherville resident Mike Farmer is training for the 2011 Bike to Beat Cancer to be held on September 24, 2011. This is a 35-, 65-, or 100-mile bike ride through beautiful bluegrass country benefiting the Norton Cancer Institute.
Mike and his fellow participants have already been training for months to prepare for the physical and mental demands of such a challenge. However, all of his long hours of peddling will be rewarded with the beautiful scenery, new friends, the cheering fans, a feeling of accomplishment, and the satisfaction of knowing he has helped a great cause.
Being a three-time cancer survivor himself, Mike would like everyone to help with this great cause and remember those who have been touched by cancer. He is asking everyone, including his Fisherville friends and neighbors, to help him in his mission.
Mike Farmer for "Strength in Numbers". Pictured in the background is one of the many beautiful homes in "downtown" Fisherville, KY.
Mike says:
I again will be participating in the Bike to Beat Cancer this year. Last year I raised over $3,500 thanks to everyone's generosity and support.
I RIDE to help others find a cure for Cancer.
I RIDE for my family and friends who have or have had Cancer, and in the memory of those who we have lost to Cancer.
I RIDE because I am a three time Cancer survivor.
I ask for your support to help beat Cancer by donating for your family members and friends whose lives have been touched by Cancer.
My Bike to Beat Cancer jersey has many cancer survivors signatures and also in memory the names of those who we have lost to this
dreaded disease.
First and foremost I am humbled by the donations and support that I have received and I want to sincerely thank everyone who has donated on my behalf for this important journey. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! My original commitment was to raise $1,400 but I set a personal goal of $2,000. To date I have received $1,800 and have additional pledges yet to come. I am hopeful that I will reach a new goal of $2,400 which will qualify me to ride both days for a total of 140 miles. Training has gone well, I have been riding 150+ miles per week with lots of early morning rides to beat the heat.
I am honored to have many cancer survivors sign their names on my RCC jersey and I have also included names in memory of friends and loved ones who I have lost to this dreaded disease.
September 25th is coming fast and I am looking forward to the big day to join all the other bike riders in this fight to help conquer cancer.
Thanks again for everyone's support. - Mike
Donations can be made directly online or you can download a donation form on the 2010 Race to Cure Cancer website. My Participant ID: 445015-9.
Thanks you to everyone who has supported me with their encouragement and donations. I am now riding up to 150+ miles a week: a lot of early morning rides due to heat. I bought a RCC bike jersey and am having survivors sign as well as in memory of loved ones. I rode from downtown up to Floyd Knobs and back. Major hill climb, but a great view.
Long-time Fisherville resident Mike Farmer is training for the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer to be held on September 25-26, 2010. This is a 1- or 2-day bike ride through beautiful bluegrass country benefiting the Norton Cancer Institute.
Mike and his fellow participants have already been training for months to prepare for the physical and mental demands of such a challenge. He will be completing over 100 training miles on his bike just this week. However, all of his long hours of peddling will be rewarded with the beautiful scenery, new friends, the cheering fans, a feeling of accomplishment, and the satisfaction of knowing he has helped a great cause.
Being a two-time cancer survivor himself, Mike would like everyone to help with this great cause and remember those who have been touched by cancer. He is asking everyone, including his Fisherville friends and neighbors, to help him in his mission.
Mike Farmer unites with other cyclists for "Strength in Numbers", this year's motto for the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer. Pictured in the background is one of the many beautiful homes in "downtown" Fisherville, KY.
Mike says:
I'll be participating in a major cycling event called The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Norton Cancer Institute. I'll be cycling through the scenic bluegrass country with thousands of other Riders. All the proceeds will go to Norton Cancer Institute. I've agreed to raise at least $1200, but I've set my personal goal to $2,000.
I RIDE to help Conquer Cancer for my family and friends and in memory of those who we have lost to Cancer.
I RIDE because I am a two time Cancer survivor!
I ask for your help to Conquer Cancer by donating for your friends and family members who have been touched by Cancer.
I am proud to represent you and your loved ones by participating in this years 2010 Norton Ride to Conquer Cancer - RIDE ON !
So, yes, this is a request for your financial support. Please contribute to this history-making event with a donation. The funds you raise through The Ride to Conquer Cancer will generate the funds necessary to ensure that everyone in our community who needs cancer care will find the help they need at Norton Cancer Institute.
Lets all help Conquer Cancer together!
You can donate online or from the Ride to Conquer website or the application on my Facebook.
