Here I go again (cue White Snake)! In April 2016 I will again embark on a journey from Key Highway in Baltimore to Key West Florida. When I say journey, I don’t mean I’ll be flying there or riding in a car. For 8 days in April, about 30 of us will share the 1,500 miles and ride our bicycles from Key Highway in Baltimore to Key West, FL - all this in an effort to raise money and awareness to support the Ulman Cancer Fund. For me, it will be yet another Victory ride - Victory over cancer.
On Dec 22, 2012 (yes, just before Christmas) I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. My cancer journey has been a long one. One that has taken me through broken bones, chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and lots of prayers. One of the most significant parts of this journey was the Key to Keys ride in April of 2015. And not just because I was able to do that ride less than a year after a stem cell transplant; but I was able to do that ride with an amazing group of people whose singular goal was to love and support those fighting cancer. I believe the ride is simply a metaphor for what this group does. When you ride in a group, there is always someone up front “pulling” those behind. But, as the ride wears on, each person takes turns pulling the others. This is the nature of the Ulman Cancer Fund. People who are affected by cancer in some way “pulling” others when they can and being “pulled” when they need it. This is how we were meant to live - for each other.
As Ulman Cancer Fund’s slogan says, “Cancer changes lives. So do we!” My life was changed that day in 2012, just 3 days before Christmas, but it was changed for the better. God has blessed me in so many ways, not the least of which are my awesome friends and supporters. So, I’m asking for your support now. You can be part of my Victory! Please consider a donation. Any amount goes a long way.
Thank you and God bless you all!
UCF Key to Keys Experience is a journey that brings together a diverse group of individuals to build a community of support for those affected by cancer. Using cycling as a platform, Key to Keys participants come together throughout the journey to share their individual cancer connections and give out as much support to others as they are receiving.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| GP Strategies Corporation | 05/06/2016 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 04/10/2016 | $25.00 | I wish you all the best on your journey and fundraising goal. | Merkle Inc | 04/08/2016 | $500.00 | Doug & Ayumi Smith | 04/08/2016 | $40.00 | Goooo Jim! Ride Safe, Ride Strong! | Stacy Olson | 04/07/2016 | $50.00 | Way to go Jim! Safe travels to you and the entire team. Looking forward to celebrating at the finish line! | Danny Shearer | 04/06/2016 | $25.00 | In honor of Jacqueline. Be safe and have a great time | Tracy Contrino | 04/04/2016 | $50.00 | Good luck out there Jim! You rock! | Rick & Aleah | 04/03/2016 | $50.00 | Thanks for fighting the good fight! | Anonymous Friend | 03/31/2016 | $10.00 | Jeremy Cugle | 03/27/2016 | $100.00 | Thank you for your love, support and inspiration! Happy Easter! May the Lord continue to bless you and provide you and your team with his mercy in your travels. Take care and be well. With all of our love. Keep kickin ass! | Maurice Emery | 03/26/2016 | $50.00 | GP Strategies Corporation | 03/24/2016 | $250.00 | Jim Mitchell | 03/18/2016 | $895.00 | Jim Mitchell | 03/18/2016 | $250.00 | Mercedes Moebuis | 03/11/2016 | $75.00 | Go Jim! Have a great time! | GP Strategies Corporation | 03/09/2016 | $25.00 | Carolyn Laurenzo | 03/04/2016 | $25.00 | Godspeed, my friend. Your amazing strength and faith are an inspiration to me. Love, TuTu | Van Dyke Family Foundation | 03/03/2016 | $1,000.00 | Kim Holland | 03/02/2016 | $60.00 | Danny Mooney | 02/28/2016 | $100.00 | We are glad to be able to call you a friend Jim! Your faith and courage are contagious. I hope this trip brings as much meaning and joy as the first! | Cara Mitchell | 02/27/2016 | $100.00 | Good Luck & Safe Travels | Alan Wilson | 02/23/2016 | $25.00 | Victoria Tague | 02/23/2016 | $25.00 | Great Job Jim! | John Arrington | 02/22/2016 | $75.00 | matching donation | Cat Seltz | 02/21/2016 | $25.00 | Jim, you are one of my all time personal heroes. Keep spreading the positive! Doubling the donation w/a matching grant. Best always, Cat. | Michael Granata | 02/19/2016 | $50.00 | Matching Donation | Melody Chang | 02/17/2016 | $30.00 | Michele & Daryl Hendricks | 02/17/2016 | $50.00 | Safe travels!!! | Matthew Donovan | 02/17/2016 | $300.00 | Good luck Jim. All the best on your journey. | Jim Ware | 02/17/2016 | $50.00 | Matching donation | Matthew Colender | 02/17/2016 | $50.00 | matching donation Good luck!!! | Shana Johannessen | 02/16/2016 | $50.00 | Good Luck, Jim! | Sara Sturgess | 02/16/2016 | $100.00 | Goooooo Jim! :) *MATCHING DONATION!!* | Amy Vile | 02/16/2016 | $20.00 | Ride strong, Jim! (matching donation) | Robert Robertson | 02/16/2016 | $100.00 | Jim - you Rock! | Mark Guy | 02/16/2016 | $50.00 | Matching pledge | Patrick Donnelly | 02/16/2016 | $50.00 | Jill Eisenberg | 02/16/2016 | $36.00 | matching donation Hi Jim! I always happy to support you! xo | Jeanne Chenowith | 02/16/2016 | $20.00 | Peter S Grant | 02/06/2016 | $20.00 | Let's Ride!! | Karen Newey | 02/05/2016 | $25.00 | Best of luck Jim. Enjoy the ride. | Thomas Boyle | 02/04/2016 | $10.00 | Leslie Nissenberg | 02/02/2016 | $100.00 | Enjoy the ride, my friend. You are in my heart. | Erik John Ricardo | 01/25/2016 | $100.00 | Strong | Jonathan Harrison | 01/08/2016 | $50.00 | Mary Harow | 01/02/2016 | $25.00 | Your story never gets old Jim. Thanks for sharing it and giving other hope! Have a great ride! Be safe, have fun, feel the love!! | Greg Tine | 12/29/2015 | $100.00 | Have a great victory ride! | Annette D'Amico | 12/01/2015 | $25.00 | You're my hero, Jim! | Mark & Celine Greene | 12/01/2015 | $25.00 | You're truly inspirational. Here's to your victory ride, supporting UCF, and continuing your life story! You got this, Tim! #givingTuesday and #payingitforward | Anonymous Friend | 12/01/2015 | $50.00 | Kristin Wowak | 12/01/2015 | $5.00 | Looking forward to riding with you in April | Candice Hester | 12/01/2015 | $25.00 | So proud of you, Jim! | Heather Long | 12/01/2015 | $10.00 | Spreading the love to all my K2K family... You are SUCH an inspiration and I am so lucky to call you family. Thank you for doing this again and for thinking of all of those who have lost their battle, those who are fighting and those of us who are still here to remember them. Love you! | Richard Kidd | 11/11/2015 | $50.00 | Mercedes Moebuis | 11/11/2015 | $50.00 | Go Jim!!Thanks for being a blessing to such a great cause! |
| Total | $5,481.00 | ||