[Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. The man’s been keeping me down. – Ed.]

We did it!

We raised $1,400 for cancer research and care in Greater Cincinnati.

Sure, I was the one pedaling 24 miles in the Ride Cincinnati fundraiser. But I had lots of help.

[Actually I was out of town when the official event took place, but I did my ride the next day, and rode 25 miles, since my supporters went the extra mile for me.]

I had help from every single person who donated.

And my friends Phil and Suzie joined me on the 25-mile ride, which made it a heck of a lot easier and more enjoyable.

My inspiration and motivation was my friend John (a.k.a. “LJ”) who had a cancerous brain tumor removed back in May. Phil and Suzie have known John and his wife Patty since back in our college days, when Suzie and Patty were kicking butt as part of Xavier’s volleyball team.

We’re all connected. Not just John and Patty and Phil and Suzie and me and my donors… everyone has been impacted by cancer. Personally, or within their family, or within their social circle.

Just spokes on a big wheel – with love as the hub.

Cancer sucks. Love rules.

Thanks for your support!