THE JOURNEY BEGINS (WHAT & WHY), STATUS; SPONSORS NEEDED

THE JOURNEY BEGINS What & Why:

Today, July 17, 2008 is the Official "Kick Off" day for the "From the Border to the Bridge" journey run. This run will be about 330 miles in length and will take approximately 11 or 12 days.

The purpose of this endurance run is to raise awareness of a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma and to raise donations for "The Band of Parents" who is in partnership with the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center working towards a cure, and better treatment modalities for my Little Buddies - So, please take this as my plea for your donation, no matter how small, it is greatly appreciated.

STATUS:

1. Initial stages of planning has begun. The Michigan State Police have been contact regarding and special laws I may have to follow.

2. A preliminary route has been laid out, further work on this continues. A map will be posted once this effort is complete.

3. An initial needed equipment and supplies list is under development. See below for needs that have to be met

SPONSORS NEEDED (Equipment list still being developed):

I have some, but not all of the equipment needed for this sojourn. Some of the items are needs, while other items are desires which would make the journey a little smoother going. If you'd like to supply or donate or even lend please contact me. I will return all borrowed equipment clean and in good repair.(Color code Red - Still Needed; Green - Have; Blue-Desire)

DONATIONS TO BAND OF PARENTS..NEED, NEED, NEED :)
Jogging Stroller to carry equipment - Need
Blinking /reflective lights for Jogging Stroller - Need
Nighly lodgin

Sleeping Bag - Have
Small Tent -Donated for use - Thanks Sue
Hydration back pack - Have
Electrolyte tabs - Have
Running clothes Cool weather and Warm weather - Self Supply
Energy Bars- Have - Organic Food Bar (Sponsor)
Cell Phone - Have
Emergency glow sticks - Self Supply
Emegency type Flash light - Self Supply
Running Gloves - no fingers Self Supply
Laptop to update Blog - dated but stil working :)

Two way walkie talkie - to communicate with support crew (Missus Gj)

I will update this list as it is further developed.


"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success." Hamilton Wright Mabie


God Bless

Grandpa John (Gj)