July starts off with 4th of July weekend. Hopefully everyone had an enjoyable weekend. The significance of this holiday is freedom for all. For me, freedom means HOPE, a sentiment that gives individuals that incentive to keep going.
For those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, hope is sometimes lost in the day to day struggle to survive. When you have to choose between food, medical care, medicine, rent,and getting to work, life can begin to get overwhelming. I don't know about you, but when I get overwhelmed, the drive to keep going gets tougher and hope for the future begins to fade. Imagine now that you are dealing with all of the above topics and life would just seem near impossible.
SMART Ride to me provides hope. Hope to those who participate by proving something over their mind or body. Hope to the agencies we work with that they are able to provide services needed in the community. Hope to the individuals that utilize the agency services so their daily needs are met.
Because of the efforts of our riders and crew, we give others HOPE. With hope, we gain that freedom to live life to the fullest. So now is the time, register to ride or crew. If you cannot do that, then donate to someone who is participating. Help to restore that HOPE in our communities and help others to keep going.
David Spacht - Ride Director
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Posted on July 05, 2010
Riders on the Road....
Chris Halenar - Rider Rep Coordinator
If you were a rider in SMART Ride 6, you may remember the self-proclaimed crazy man in the red truck who parked on the side of the road, blasted music, and cheered riders on to Key West. Crazy Man Charles Trivier launched his endless one-man cheering campaign to encourage and motivate his wife Linda who was a first-time Smart Rider in Januarys event.
January 2010 Smart Ride was the first-time introduction for both Charles and Linda. Ever since, they have been faithful and loyal advocates. Both are registered as riders for Smart Ride 7 and both have eagerly volunteered to be part of the Rider Rep team. I met with Charles and Linda to learn more about their involvement in the Smart Ride:
Chris: How did you discover the Smart Ride?
Linda: I have been riding and doing triathlons for a while. A member of my spinning class whose daughter is an employee of Broward House told me about the ride. I was interested from the start.
Charles: I did not ride in January and I did not know what to expect. I drove my truck down and began to meet all of the volunteers at the rest stops and major mile markers. It was a feeling of being instantly connected. I never expected anything like that.
To read the entire interview, go to the July 2010 Spoke-n-Wheel Newsletter.
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