Texas 4000 is a unique organization, and one special characteristic of our meetings are the “Why I Ride” speeches that allow members to share with the group what motivated them to become a part of this movement. Last week, one of our teammates shared a story about her mother’s battle with cancer. She detailed the […]

Decisions, decisions, decisions; that’s what we have been up to lately in T4K. Between picking out ride directors and choosing our routes to Alaska, it is all sinking in just how real this is. I was skimming through my emails in class today when the girl next to me saw the subject line Texas 4000 […]

“I have goosebumps! I can only imagine what I’m going to feel like next year when it’s you!” – My mom when the 2014 team reached Anchorage “You are an amazing young woman and will always have my support!!” – My dad when I first told him about wanting to join Texas 4000 I stand […]

“I wanted to be a part of something that extended far beyond my two hands and the possessions they could hold.” Adam Braun 310 days ago, I received one of the best phone calls of all time. This phone call, only lasting a couple of minutes, would drastically change the next 18 months of my […]

On September 1, 2014, I finally opened up my heart and poured out my soul to my teammates and gave my “Why I’m Here” presentation at our weekly Texas 4000 meetings. It was the opportunity to share my family’s entire story and how we have been affected by cancer. Most people know my mom is […]

Hi guys, Over the summer I have done lots of T4K work. What i’m most happy about though is that I have already accomplished the 4500 dollar fundraising goal by the start of September! This doesn’t mean that I will stop fundraising, but it does take a big lump off of my chest of the […]

Let me tell you what, WOW!! I think I am still amazed that I get the chance to raise cancer awareness and support those who have battled and are battling with cancer right now. I remember last year when I was nervously submitting my application in and then counting down the days when I would […]

It’s been nearly thirteen months since I lost my dad and nearly twelve since I started my journey with Texas 4000. It’s bittersweet to think that both challenges entered my life at the same time, as I was starting my Junior year at UT. Through the darkness that was the loss of my father, my Texas […]

I applied for Texas 4000 for two reasons: to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer and to experience a 4,500-mile bike ride across North America. I’ve been in the organization almost a year now and I’ve done many things. I’ve volunteered at bike rides, marathons and cook-outs, fundraised nearly $2,000, done fitness tests, sat […]

Hey y’all! So this is it. I am unsure of what I thought it would feel like, but it is officially my ride year. Yay! I want to take this time to reflect on a few interactions that have occurred in the last few months and to thank the people who continue to inspire me! […]