What happened....

Hi everyone.. an odd title indeed.. well to be honest I have somewhat disappeared to heal. My body decided that it wanted to shut down, and I guess reboot. In January I became very ill, and I haven't been the same since. I have gone threw the gamut of test, been poked and scanned, and still there are no answers. It's been a journey of strength and tolerance to say the least. I have amazing friends and support at home, but it's been a hard experience!

But while experiencing the turmoils of my health, there is one thing that helps me forget and that is my motorcycle. My amazing and best friend Deb decided to give me the most amazing gift, she customized my bike. She took what was a typical Honda Shadow, and turned it into what you see above. There is no other bike like it , it is truly a one of a kind!

The bike brings me joy and a senses of peace. Why do I ride, I ride because it gives me freedom, I ride to feel what it's like to fly without wings, I can because I can!

Do you have a motorcycle??? What do you ride, I encourage people to share with me...

Space Oddity

Training and the rules!

I have downloaded the 10 week training guide, as well as what to expect!!! OH BOY!
I can do this, I know I can. My biggest challenge to date ( besides being a mom).

Why you may ask.. because this is a charity I believe in, that I know does make the difference in so many lives. That the funds raise goes to the ones who need it, and best of all -

It's helping our Soldiers help others! 

I'm not one to do fundraising and to be honest I feel really uncomfortable asking for money, especially with our economie, but like I said before this is a charity worth donating to. For once I know that what I am doing is going to help children, women in need and most of all families!

So I have placed a widget on my blog in hopes that I can ask for my readers for their support.

If you want to learn more about Boomer's Legacy, and how it came to be please click on the link

www.boomerslegacy.ca

Again thank you for everyone's support.. it ALL COUNTS and it matters!
Also please check out Goldstream Cycles, these guys have been a huge help with making this all possible for me!!!

Boomer's Legacy all signed up

It's official I am signed up!

SO here we go....

Family & Friends, Please help me support Boomer's Legacy by making a donation through my page. Even a small donation will help me achieve my goal! The process is fast, easy, and secure. 

Please help me raise my goal and perhaps even surpass it!!!!

What is Boomer's Legacy??

Boomer’s Legacy was created in 2006 to embody the passion Cpl. Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom had towards helping people in need in areas where he was deployed as a Canadian Forces Medical Technician. The goal of Boomer’s Legacy is to empower Canadian Forces soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen with the ability to carry on Andrew’s strongly felt desire to provide much needed humanitarian assistance to people in areas of deployed Canadian operations.

Boomer’s Legacy raises funds for these endeavors primarily by “Boomer Rides,” which are road-cycling trips that gather individual and group sponsorship. Currently Boomer Rides are held on an annual basis in British Columbia and Nova Scotia, with Rides in Alberta and Ontario being added this year. There have even been Boomer “Spin-a-Thon” Rides held by deployed troops in Afghanistan! 

http://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=239537

Thanks so much for your support to everyone!!!

Gen

Boomer's Legacy Sign up

It's JUST around the corner everyone! The official sign up date for Boomer's Legacy ride is January 15, 2013!!!
I'm so excited yet nervous all at once! If there are still some of you out there that doesn't know about Boomer's Legacy CLICK HERE
They have a new website and it's looking amazing!
OH and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!
I hope everyone who reads my post have a fantastic year!

Sending Christmas

Hi everyone.. it's getting to be that time of the year to send Christmas Cards to our family and friends, so why not add one more card and send one to soldier overseas. Since they can't be home for Christmas lets bring Christmas to them..

Send it to this address:
Any Canadian Forces Member
Op Attention: Kabul
PO Box 5140 Stn Forces
Belleville ON
K8N 5W6

Pass on this information, make a difference and show that we care for those that are making sure that we get to spend Christmas with our families.

Getting ready for my ride

I have to send a HUGE HUGE thank you to Goldstream Cycle's again for their amazing staff.

Steve and the gang are incredible, not only making sure I have the proper bike for me, but also a huge mental support from everyone in the store.

The other day I was asked to come it to make sure my bike is fitting me properly and to make sure my riding form is up to par.  With their help I know I will be ready for the ride for Boomer's Legacy in June 2013.

Come the new year I will be posting a link on my website to anyone who wishes to donate to the foundation and help me raise as much as I can for this incredible charity. 

AGAIN THANK YOU GOLDSTREAM CYCLE!!!!