No, I don't think I'm a rockstar. Actually, I do, but I'm once again talking about my upcoming ride. I can't believe I'm less than a month from the event that seemed like it would never get here. We have a training ride this weekend and next, and then we ship our bikes. How crazy is that?!?
My original goal for fundraising ws $3,800. I technically only had to raise $2,900, but I set my goal higher. I'm now sitting at $4,850 which gives me Rockstar Status, a Team in Training Nike bag, and I'm only $550 from a Nike jacket.
It's funny how unmotivated I am by the posessions. Actually, I'm lying again. I want the Rockstar Status because I will get a certificate that I plan to frame. The simple piece of paper will be a constant reminder of how much my dad was loved. People are donating because they like me, it's more about the impact my daddy had on others. I ride in his memory and not for my own well-being.
In the process of event, I have fallen in love with cycling, the cause, and raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I plan to do the Las Vegas Century Ride in September, and I hope to work rest stops for each ride I am not doing. I love everything about TNT, and I hope others will be inspired to get involved.
We've now been without my dad for over a year, and I still think about him all of the time. He was a two-sport athlete in college, was drafted to play major league baseball, taught and coached high school, opened his own business, became a fabulous chef, had an infectious personality, and most importantly, loved with all of his heart. There aren't enough people like him in this world, and if there were, the world would be a better place.
As always, today I count my blessings that Tom Swan was my dad. And, I thank God that He has given me an opportunity to keep his memory alive.
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