A couple of weeks ago, members of the 2016 team had the opportunity to volunteer at the Tribute Gala, a celebration of the successful return of the 2015 team from their ride to Alaska. As I was stacking up chairs following the conclusion of the event, a member of the 2015 team approached me and […]

Recently I was sitting with a few teammates at the recruitment table on the West Mall. It wasn’t a passing period and foot traffic was very slow, so we were discussing typical T4K topics: which route you wanted, how hard the last training was, and whether or not you wanted to take on some leadership. […]

If Texas 4000 has taught me anything in these past 8 months, it is that so many people are willing to rally around you for a great cause. Over the past three summers, I have worked at a summer camp in upstate New York called Camp Seneca Lake (CSL). This past summer, during staff orientation, CSL put on […]

Not even two months ago, the woman to whom I dedicate my ride peacefully left this earth. During the days preceding her ceremony of life, I was able to more fully understand “Why I Ride.”

Something that I wanted to discuss that I believe isn’t addressed enough is the sheer cost of treatment for cancer.  People should not have to feel so desperate that they rob a bank, as someone in Michigan did this August, to afford treatment for their child. The average net cost of treatment in the first […]

Upon joining Texas 4000 for Cancer, I was a socially awkward recluse that could not string together words to form a conversation, because I knew I would sweat and stutter under pressure. Fast forward about 12 months later into the Texas 4000 for Cancer program, I am still the same socially awkward, sweaty, and stuttering […]

As the fall semester begins, I have had two opportunities to get out into the community and help volunteer at events around Austin. Both were great ways to meet cyclists, people affected by cancer, and bond with my teammates. The first event, 1400 Miles, was a promotional event to the actual 1400 mile ride(they ride […]

Hi everyone! Wow. These past few weeks have been so busy with Texas 4000 and ever since our team was announced as the current ride team at the annual Tribute Gala, we have jumped headfirst into everything Texas 4000 related. Last week we had our first fitness test, in which we had to run a […]

Hi everyone, Thank you for visiting my blog. I will try to post updates, stories, and ride dedications as often as I can from now through the trek to Alaska. First off, I would like to thank everyone SO much for all of your support! I have already received many words of encouragement, many donations, […]

 I cannot believe how fast time has flown these past months. It was only last November that I was invited to be part of the Texas 4000 2016 ride team, and so much excitement has filled the time between then and now. Since then, I’ve watched the 2015 team prepare for their ride, become immensely close friends […]