First Training Day

Ok, so the 1st training day is here (11/7/09). We met at McKenzie Park in Los Altos and it was scheduled to be an orientation ride. A short 15 mile ride just to get everyone acquainted with one another. We broke up into small groups and it took a little over an hour for our group to finish the ride. Hmmm....not too bad, ok maybe I could do this!

We have several people on our team called Honorees. These are folks fighting or have fought a blood cancer. After our first ride, we all sat around and ate some breakfast and listened to our Honorees stories. These people are truly amazing and are true inspirations. They really put the meaning of life in perspective. Probably the biggest thing that stood out was when Bill got up and shared his story.

He actually looked at all of us participants and asked us if we realized what we were doing? He told us how it's people like us that are the reasons that he is alive today. He thanked us for what we were doing by participating in TNT and helping to raise money so that more people who are fighting these terrible blood cancers can live longer and with more quality. It's you who we should be thanking Bill!