Ralf's Ride: The Final Blog
Ralf successfully reached his goal to raise $15,000.00 towards building Oslers' new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. Ground has already been broken and the new site is underway.
A couple of afterthoughts from 11 weeks and 2 days ago.
The Top 10 (holy grail) from Ralf's last ride for the Boston Foundation for Sight was a valuable tool for this journey. I kept a copy of it with me and referred to it often. More so to remind Ralf when breaking specific cardinal rules when cycling with a support vehicle.
To add to the Top 10:
11) a TERRYCLOTH headband is a must. It served a useful purpose of absorbing the copious amount of sweat generated from Ralf's forehead. Of course I will not be wearing it again in my spin classes.
12) (a) proof read email about fundraiser before it goes to print. I would suggest they put Ralf's last name on it so people know who Ralf is. The picture of Ralf on the fundraising card shows a cyclist with a bike helmet on, 3 weeks of facial hair and 15 pounds lighter … Ralf who?
(b) if having a problem making contributions on the website, which wasn't easy to navigate, the fundraising committee should use another phone number to call and NOT Ralf's Blackberry # !!!!!!!!
(c ) a point and click method for making contributions.
13) Never say NEVER … Ralf is now planning his final (??) cycle. The last leg on his "Bucket List to cycle across Canada before 65 years of age" is tentatively scheduled for next summer. He will cycle from Tofino, Vancouver Island to Calgary, Alberta.
"You're off to great places.
Today is your day.
Your mountain is waiting,
so get on your way."
-Dr. Seus
Thank you for your financial generosity:
Joseph and Janet Lasko
Cynthia Waite
Dave and Jacquie Bouchard
Jacqueline Ritchie
Jason and Gayle Capp
Onita Dey
Anna Alonzi
Andrew and Lydia Harvey
Nick and Donna Wheeler
Walter Leminski
Frank and Davida Clegg
Prouse Dash & Crouch
Dave and Marion Webb
Brian and Dianne Chase
Dennis and Alana da Silva
Margaret Kitely
Susan Kitely
Mike and Anne Cascagnette
Norm and Pauline Jackson
Rob and Heather (Cass) Kerr
Robert Arbuckle
Ron Austen
Denis and Rosalyn Gluck
Uwe and Barb Jarchow
Richard Powers
Anthony Checchia
Carrie Jolie
Carrie Simpson
Cecil Bechamp
Christina Hand
Erika Jarchow
Heidi Crann
Ingrid Mills
Jason and Christine Dowd
Ralf and Valerie Jarchow
Richard Doherty
Sabrina Crocker
Victor and Maureen Amatruda
Warren and Sarah Arbuckle
Wendy Peyer
R.J. Clegg
Yolanda Motley
Brian and Adrienne Wakabyashi
Hugh and Sharon Caldwell
Helen Kemsley
Anonymous
As of today, October 9th, $15,102.00 has been raised. Other people have expressed their intentions of donating to this worthwhile cause so we are hopeful that this amount continues to grow.
Once again a BIG thank you for supporting Ralf's Ride. You have helped to change "the future of health care in this community".
Blessings,
Valerie and Ralf
"Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to keep your balance, you must keep moving."
