DragonRider Posted April 26, 2008 #1 Posted April 26, 2008 To all my VentureRider family. Do you know how it feels to know that with a little kindness and very little effort we as a group can make a big difference for some very sick kids. Last November, I headed up a ride to St. Jude Children's Hospital to make a donation of funds that we raised at the Tail of the Dragon Venture In. We did such a great job on raising money (this was the 3rd time we had done this) that I wanted to make the donation in person at St. Jude. So aprox 13 riders met in Memphis, Tn. and did just that. This hospital does so much for kids at no cost to the familes and is the most cheery place I have ever seen for a hospital, looks more like a day care, the way its is decorated. They fund everything they do by donations from private citizens and corporations large and small. I believe with all my heart that we as a group of over 4600 members can make a difference and know that what we do is for a most worthy cause...........the kids........isnt that what we live for, our kids health and well being. I know some here have had their children treated at St. Jude and are very grateful for their help. Some of you have already donated to St. Jude via the Mean Dog Tribute Page. Mark Still aka Mean Dog made his last ride on the St. Jude donation ride. This member was fighting the fight of his life with cancer, yet as bad as he felt, he made the ride that meant more to him than any other ride he went on. Seeing him do this for the kids was the kindest thing that I have ever seen anyone do and it has been the driving force for me to try and help out the best I can. If you havent been to the Tribute page, you owe it to yourself to check it out. I have set a goal that I am going to try to fulfill in his honor, and I am asking for your help and support to do so. Even if you dont make a donation, please sign the guest book. And everytime a donation is made his wife, Nancy will recieve a notification that a donation has been made in Marks honor........ So, please help me honor this fine member and raise money for the kids at the same time. The link to the Tribute Page is in my signature at the bottom of this post. Thanks to those of you who have donated........God Bless You. Thanks for taking the time to read this............. Lewis & Charlene
Squidley Posted April 26, 2008 #2 Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks Lewis, I know I am all to guilty of getting wrapped up my own life and whizzing by everything else. I am right on board with you in hoping that any an all of our members that can, will stop by and sign the guest book and donate if it's in their means. I want to thank you for all your efforts Lew, there are a few members here that go beyond the call for friendship and the love of their fellow man. I have the utmost respect for what certain members have done for this cause...well done my friend.
DragonRider Posted April 30, 2008 Author #3 Posted April 30, 2008 Shameless bump...........:stirthepot::whistling:
kbran Posted April 30, 2008 #4 Posted April 30, 2008 Shameless bump...........:stirthepot::whistling: Nothing to be ashamed about.
Snarley Bill Posted April 30, 2008 #5 Posted April 30, 2008 you really have to go to st.jude to understand what it's all about. it is a very heart warming experience. just to see those little kids kind of did me in. it's number one on my list of donations now. bill
DragonRider Posted April 30, 2008 Author #6 Posted April 30, 2008 I plan on doing it again when we have the next Dragon/Vogel. It is a great place and it is tops on my list also........... you really have to go to st.jude to understand what it's all about. it is a very heart warming experience. just to see those little kids kind of did me in. it's number one on my list of donations now. bill
Snarley Bill Posted May 1, 2008 #7 Posted May 1, 2008 I plan on doing it again when we have the next Dragon/Vogel. It is a great place and it is tops on my list also........... o'boy, can't wait for another vogel. whens it gonna happen? bill
DragonRider Posted May 1, 2008 Author #8 Posted May 1, 2008 All I can say now is its gonna be in 2009...:whistling: o'boy, can't wait for another vogel. whens it gonna happen? bill
Squidley Posted May 1, 2008 #9 Posted May 1, 2008 All I can say now is its gonna be in 2009...:whistling: After the cruise of '08
DragonRider Posted May 1, 2008 Author #10 Posted May 1, 2008 You Betcha.......:cool10: After the cruise of '08
Squeeze Posted May 1, 2008 #11 Posted May 1, 2008 All I can say now is its gonna be in 2009...:whistling: What Month in 2009 could it happen to come true ??
DragonRider Posted May 1, 2008 Author #12 Posted May 1, 2008 It will happen, I promise you, if you havent made a Venture In at Vogel...........your time will come..........But I have plenty of time for planning.............BE PATIENT:stirthepot: What Month in 2009 could it happen to come true ??
DragonRider Posted May 2, 2008 Author #14 Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks, much appreciated. Donation made in Honor of the Dog.
DragonRider Posted May 12, 2008 Author #15 Posted May 12, 2008 But only 32 signatures on the Tribute page, dont be bashful, you dont have to make a donation, but please check out the page and sign the visitors book............ Thanks...........
Yammer Dan Posted May 12, 2008 #16 Posted May 12, 2008 Warden's sister going thru the cancer thing now. This is one nasty disease it would be nice to beat. Taking her to start more treatments today.
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