OT -Inspiring story, support needed

runnermama · 09-13-2007, 09:00 AM

Hey Everybody-

I don't post much especially for issues outside of running/lifting but I really want to share this story. I came across the story at work on our internal website because it featured a fellow employee located out of state. A dedicated father has joined 4 other dads in a race against time to save their children from a very rare and aggressive childhood cancer known as neuroblastoma. They have chosen to bike all the way across the country non-stop and left California on Monday 9/10 (they have made it to NV so far). They have taken this plight to help raise awareness and fundings for a cutting edge treatment they cannot afford. They have been told that a treatment known as 3F8 could help, but 2 to 3 million $ is needed...money they do not have.

Here is the link to The Loneliest Road Campaign website designed to support this ride, meet the five kids and their dads, track their progress via GPS, and create awareness on the issue:
http://www.graceoughtoncancerfoundat...oad/index.html

I have started contacting local media outlets for coverage on this story (TV, radio and paper) and even National media and have been repeatedly ignored and rejected. I have e-mailed everyone I know and have posted bulletins on Myspace just asking people to share the story. I plan to continue this but I am running out of ideas and time is not on our side. I also think by trying to get this on Snopes.com and Wikipedia will help reassure people that this is not a hoax or scam.

I am asking for suggestions on how I can get this story to go National, or even local for that matter.

And of course, my shameless plug...please share this story and website with everyone you can. Even if you are unable to donate, just by helping to create awareness means the world to these families.

Here is a video montage on youtube including pictures from the road:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GOORenB0fU

Watch the father's messages to their families:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKU4-9rrkf8

Watch video montage of Grace (not for the faint of heart, be ready with kleenex)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTwAVJkF_2o

THANK YOU!!!

runnermama · 09-13-2007, 09:38 AM

The link I posted did not work, but I have corrected it

runnermama · 09-13-2007, 02:44 PM

I have added youtube video links.

runnermama · 09-14-2007, 07:33 AM

The website has now posted their projected timeframe for passing through some major cities, whew! What a relief! I was told yesterday that they were going to pass through KC late on the evening of the 20th (always subject to change), but now this schedule can help people plan to support on their way through!

If you are in or near any of these cities or know anyone else near these locations that would be interested, please forward on!!

The Loneliest Road Campaign's Projected Path (subject to change)

Tuesday, Sept. 11 - Reno, NV to Austin, NV 205 miles
Wednesday, Sept. 12 - Austin, NV to Baker, NV 209 miles
Thursday, Sept. 13 - Baker, NV to Salt Lake City 220 miles
Friday, Sept. 14 - Salt Lake City, UT to Dinosaur, CO 175 miles
Media Event 7am-9am
Saturday, Sept. 15 - Dinosaur, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO 128 miles
Sunday, Sept. 16 --Steamboat Springs, CO to Denver, CO 175 miles
Monday, Sept. 17 - Denver, CO to Oberlin, KS 248 miles
Media Event 7am-9am
Tuesday, Sept. 18 - Oberlin, KS to Hiawatha, KS 271 miles
Wednesday, Sept. 19 - Hiawatha, KS to Kansas City, MO 95 miles
Thursday, Sept. 20 - Kansas City, MO to Columbia, MO 162 miles
Media Event 7am-9am
Friday, Sept. 21 - Columbia, MO to St. Louis, MO 145 miles
Saturday, Sept. 22 - St. Louis, MO to Louisville, KY 290 miles
Media Event 7am-9am
Sunday, Sept. 23 - Louisville, KY to Lexington, KY 76 miles
Media Event 7am-9am
Monday, Sept. 24 - Lexington, KY to Tazewell, VA 240 miles
Media Event 7am-9am
Tuesday, Sept. 25 --Tazewell, VA to Blacksburg, VA 75 miles
Blacksburg, VA to Roanoke, VA 36 miles
Wednesday Sept. 26 - Roanoke, VA to Lynchburg, VA 55 miles
Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA 67 miles
Thursday, Sept. 27 - Charlottesville, VA to Annandale, VA 110 miles

(And I see some media events scheduled as well

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runnermama · 09-15-2007, 12:18 PM

Just an update...

The guys passed through Salt Lake City yesterday and received a very warm welcome

You can read their journal on the road here:
http://loneliestroad.blogspot.com/

A BIG thank you to everyone who is sharing this story!

runnermama · 09-20-2007, 12:53 PM

I met the dads in KC today and hopefully pics are coming soon...
I have a few threads on this going so I have decided to update this one consistently:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4606953

indian23 · 09-20-2007, 01:02 PM

keep it coming you are a inspiration

runnermama · 09-22-2007, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indian23

keep it coming you are a inspiration

Thank you for your kind words. I am just a little person trying to scream the message out at the top of my lungs for all to hear. These kids endure more on a daily basis that we hope to never see in a lifetime. They are really the inspiration.

can someone tell me how to post pics in a thread? I have a photobucket account, i figured I would start there...