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R6 brothers and sisters, please forgive me if I have posted this to the wrong section. My name is Greg and I ride an R6 which I bought new in 2003. Since that time (2004 actually) I have been living with a malignant brain tumor. I spent the better portion of my treatment time researching my situation and getting involved with various cancer institutions throughout the country. One of my favorites (and the one I am truly passionate about) is the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation located in Asheville, NC.
Though not yet cleared by medical staff to ride my bike in 2006, I took a chance and rode the 90 miles to Knoxville TN to participate in the PBTF's main fundraising function-the 'Ride For Kids' program/event. That day breathed new life into this tired old body. Not only was my bike a tool to be used for fun, but one I could also use to help those in need. I now had a cause for what is left in this life: help those who need support, money and information, the stuff so important to those families afflicted with this terrible disease, yet don't know who to turn to in a crisis such as a brain tumor diagnosis for their child. Thanks to that ride that day and the folks of the PBTF, as well as the motorcyclists who showed up and raised 58,000 + by riding their motorcycles for a cause, I determined this was what I was meant to do. I have ridden in two more events since that time, Knoxville 2007 and Asheville, also in 2007. My first fund raising attempt for the Knoxville ride netted $1,605 through contributions mostly from friends & family as well as a yard sale.
This Saturday, June 21st marks my third Knoxville ride and I am looking to this community for the first time to help contribute to my efforts and a great cause. Donations can be made at the following link to my personal fundraising page.
http://www.firstgiving.com/Galliher
http://www.pbtfus.org
http://www.rideforkids.org
I'm looking to top my total from 2007 so I have posted this information to 3 bulletin boards/forums that I frequent on a regular basis and am offering a 2008 Ride For Kids hat and Knoxville TN commemorative T-shirt from me, to the largest contributor from any of the 3 BB's.
Thank you for reading. Please, if you have time, click on the other links above to see if there is a RFK ride in a city near you. You won't be sorry you participated and you will be amazed at the courage and strength of the young survivors who attend these events!
Sincerely,
Greg Galliher
Though not yet cleared by medical staff to ride my bike in 2006, I took a chance and rode the 90 miles to Knoxville TN to participate in the PBTF's main fundraising function-the 'Ride For Kids' program/event. That day breathed new life into this tired old body. Not only was my bike a tool to be used for fun, but one I could also use to help those in need. I now had a cause for what is left in this life: help those who need support, money and information, the stuff so important to those families afflicted with this terrible disease, yet don't know who to turn to in a crisis such as a brain tumor diagnosis for their child. Thanks to that ride that day and the folks of the PBTF, as well as the motorcyclists who showed up and raised 58,000 + by riding their motorcycles for a cause, I determined this was what I was meant to do. I have ridden in two more events since that time, Knoxville 2007 and Asheville, also in 2007. My first fund raising attempt for the Knoxville ride netted $1,605 through contributions mostly from friends & family as well as a yard sale.
This Saturday, June 21st marks my third Knoxville ride and I am looking to this community for the first time to help contribute to my efforts and a great cause. Donations can be made at the following link to my personal fundraising page.
http://www.firstgiving.com/Galliher
http://www.pbtfus.org
http://www.rideforkids.org
I'm looking to top my total from 2007 so I have posted this information to 3 bulletin boards/forums that I frequent on a regular basis and am offering a 2008 Ride For Kids hat and Knoxville TN commemorative T-shirt from me, to the largest contributor from any of the 3 BB's.
Thank you for reading. Please, if you have time, click on the other links above to see if there is a RFK ride in a city near you. You won't be sorry you participated and you will be amazed at the courage and strength of the young survivors who attend these events!
Sincerely,
Greg Galliher
