My latest adventure down the west coast is now over. Posts are listed by date on the right. In a departure from previous years, I am not asking for donations. Instead, I will be making a sizable donation on behalf of my father-in-law, father, and all the wonderful people who have supported me over the years.

My rides will continue to make a difference in the lives of families fighting lung disease and to increase awareness about the importance of lung health. Follow along … Together; we are improving life, one breath at a time.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Mark Rides Again - 1,000 Miles for Healthy Lungs

Last summer my father-in-law's legacy thrived ... I rode my bicycle 3,700 miles across the country and raised over $17,000 for the American Lung Association.  This year, my goals are a bit simpler, but just as important. I hope you can help.
This June I will ride 1,000 miles to make a difference in the lives of families fighting lung disease and to increase awareness about the importance of lung health.  I will start the month with a 450 mile ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway (from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee).  Later in the month, I will travel to Maine for the annual 180 mile Trek across Maine.  I will round out the month with several rides in Maryland and Virginia including the Skyline Drive.

2011 marks the 8th year that that I have ridden for the American Lung Association. I ride to save lives, search for cures, keep kids off tobacco, and fight for laws that protect the air we all breathe. I ride for my father-in-law, Leo Lambert. Leo was a 10 year Trek Across Maine volunteer and completed the ride himself at age 70. He always put others first ... helping those in need or supporting important causes like the American Lung Association and Maine Handicapped Skiing program.  My rides help carry on the important work Leo started and treasured so dearly. He was, and continues to be, an inspiration to us all. 

Please join me in my efforts to make a difference by making a personal or corporate tax-deductible donation ... just click on Donate to 2011. Thank you in advance for your support!

Watch this blog for updates and pictures.