Wish-a-Mile 300 Bicycle Tour July 22-25, 2010
As many of you know that the last 3 years I have participated in the Make-A-Wish, Wish-A-Mile (WAM) 300 mile Bicycle Ride from Traverse City to Chelsea MI. Last year the 800 bicyclists raised funds (over 1.5 million dollars) to grant 250 wishes to Michigan children facing life threatening medical conditions.
Ever since my niece Lily was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) at the age of 9 (4 years ago), I wanted to find a way to help her and other children facing these life threatening challenges. Therefore, I will again ride to help raise money to grant these children their “Wish”. This year’s ride takes place July 23-25, 2010 riding 100 miles per day for 3 days…
Lily was granted her “Wish” this past year of her- dream playhouse/clubhouse- and I can’t say enough about how generous and wonderful Make-A-Wish Foundation was in making Lily’s dream come true!!!
I am so happy Lily is finished (for the time being) with treatment and additional lung surgeries and is again back to her “normal” life style. There is nothing more humbling than watching a child go through treatment for cancer. Lily is again my “Wish Hero” and will be at the finish line with her mom, to see her Uncle Earl finish the 300 mile bike ride.
Once again I would appreciate any support in raising donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You can make a tax deductible donation for 2010 by either:
- Giving me a check made out to “Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan”.
- Donate directly by going to www.wishmich.org (for additional instructions please see the online directions sheet).
- Make a cash donation at the office
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Thanks again for your support in helping me help others. I know these are tough economic times, but I can tell you first hand this is a great organization and cause.
Best Wishes
Earl Bogrow