Here is my new donation link. Within 1 hour of creating, emailing, and facebooking I raised $100! As you may know my goal this summer is to raise $2000 for Alzheimer's research as I pedal my way to my family reunion in NJ. Can't wait to get started!
http://alzsportingevents.kintera.org/siteapps/personalpage/ShowPage.aspx?c=mmL1KkN1LvH&b=3119241&sid=mlKZI7ORLnL0IdPVJrH
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sprinter Sag Wagon!
My hubby and I bought (much to the dismay of our 17y/o car-less son) a 2002 Sprinter cargo van to use as our SAG wagon for the Alzheimer's X-country Ride.
We have a lot of upgrades to get finished before July! Some upgrades include: new tires, insulating interior, wiring(110v), installing air conditioner, beds, and overhead storage for all our junk. The van will seat two and carry all the necessary gear for riders. Hoping to get some simple appliances installed (ex, induction cook-top/ travel fridge)
Plan on getting some corporate sponsors to help finance the trip, then all donations can go directly to the National Alzheimer's Association. Will be selling ad space on Sprinter as well as advertising our website for donations.
Hoping to get some local publicity along the way to get the website out there and get those donations rolling in!
Will post Sprinter before and after pictures as they develop!
We have a lot of upgrades to get finished before July! Some upgrades include: new tires, insulating interior, wiring(110v), installing air conditioner, beds, and overhead storage for all our junk. The van will seat two and carry all the necessary gear for riders. Hoping to get some simple appliances installed (ex, induction cook-top/ travel fridge)
Plan on getting some corporate sponsors to help finance the trip, then all donations can go directly to the National Alzheimer's Association. Will be selling ad space on Sprinter as well as advertising our website for donations.
Hoping to get some local publicity along the way to get the website out there and get those donations rolling in!
Will post Sprinter before and after pictures as they develop!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Very first blog
Hello!
My name is Erin (Bogan) Renard and this is my very first blog. I'm a 45 year old female living on a farm in western Kansas. Originally from the great state of New Jersey, I have been a Kansan since 1987.
Now my friends who know me can attest to my crazy ideas in the past, but this has topped them all. This summer I will be riding my bicycle from my farm in western Kansas to my family reunion in Princeton, NJ.
Why embark on such an adventure? It began last year when I announced I would once again not be attending the annual Bogan family reunion. I had recently completed my third BAK (Bicycling Across Kansas) and a cousin jokingly remarked that I "should ride my bike to the reunion."
Since then the wheels have been spinning (in my head, and on my bike) and I thought, why not? I can do 600 miles of mostly flat road riding in about a week, so I probably can do 2-3 weeks of the same.
Then the idea hit me to raise money for charity simutaneously. I have been actively involved with a few local charities, particularly the Northwest Kansas Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, Inc., and have organized 6 biking events in the past, so I have a bit of experience in planning fundraisers.
In this case, choosing a cause was obvious. Sadly, in the Bogan family and so many others, family members have been afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. The more I learn about this diesase, the more determined I am to finish this ride and raise awarness and funds for much needed research. Since announcing my plans to a few friends, I have realized just how many families are affected by this debilitating disease.
I am currently working with the Wichita Chapter to help me build a website allowing the accepting of donations and a running tally. I will be posting updates, photos, maps, and links all on this blog site. Stay tuned!
~e
My name is Erin (Bogan) Renard and this is my very first blog. I'm a 45 year old female living on a farm in western Kansas. Originally from the great state of New Jersey, I have been a Kansan since 1987.
Now my friends who know me can attest to my crazy ideas in the past, but this has topped them all. This summer I will be riding my bicycle from my farm in western Kansas to my family reunion in Princeton, NJ.
Why embark on such an adventure? It began last year when I announced I would once again not be attending the annual Bogan family reunion. I had recently completed my third BAK (Bicycling Across Kansas) and a cousin jokingly remarked that I "should ride my bike to the reunion."
Since then the wheels have been spinning (in my head, and on my bike) and I thought, why not? I can do 600 miles of mostly flat road riding in about a week, so I probably can do 2-3 weeks of the same.
Then the idea hit me to raise money for charity simutaneously. I have been actively involved with a few local charities, particularly the Northwest Kansas Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, Inc., and have organized 6 biking events in the past, so I have a bit of experience in planning fundraisers.
In this case, choosing a cause was obvious. Sadly, in the Bogan family and so many others, family members have been afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. The more I learn about this diesase, the more determined I am to finish this ride and raise awarness and funds for much needed research. Since announcing my plans to a few friends, I have realized just how many families are affected by this debilitating disease.
I am currently working with the Wichita Chapter to help me build a website allowing the accepting of donations and a running tally. I will be posting updates, photos, maps, and links all on this blog site. Stay tuned!
~e
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