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Cycle For Survival

To those affected by cancer: I ride for you.

Sarah-Ann Haimann
Jan 03, 2017
Centenary College of New Jersey
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Sarah-Ann Haimann

Last year, a family member of mine approached my older sister and I about riding in a fundraiser called Cycle For Survival. This particular fundraiser helps raise money for researching rare types of cancers through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. When asked if I wanted to be part of this amazing opportunity, I could not have been more touched that she wanted us on her team, (Team Take A Sweater), to help support her father-in-law and friend who had passed away from cancer. I eagerly said yes and began the journey to the ride.

While preparing for the ride, I went to the gym to ride a bike and prepare my legs for the inevitable tiredness that would ensue after the fundraiser was over. I tried to go multiple times a week, but life stepped in and I did not make enough of an effort to go as I would have liked. This year, however, I am changing my plans a little. There are 44 days from today, (Dec. 22, 2016) until the fundraiser in February. I have decided I want to prepare as much as I can, not only physically, but mentally as well. I want to be able to give my best to the fundraiser and do what I can to help show my support for those in the fight of their lives. Each day, along with going to the gym and getting my legs used to the bike again, I am going to be offering up an intention for the people in my life that have been affected by cancer. I am going to think of them each day and keep them in mind while I begin this journey towards the ride in the hopes that they will know they are supported and surrounded by love. This disease is not going to go away by wishful thinking and crossing of fingers; it takes action. Cycle for Survival is taking action to help in the way that they can and I am blessed to be a part of it. I cannot wait to see what this journey has in store for my teammates and I and I look forward to sharing it with all of you!

Please know that if you or anyone you know has been affected by cancer, please comment below and I will offer up my intentions for you along my journey to the ride. I may not be able to cure cancer myself but I sure am going to be part of the process. #teamtakeasweater

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