n_maher Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Once again this year I'm prepping to ride a century in support of the Kelly Brush Foundation. Between Zwifting as required by the rainiest spring in history, the MTBs, and getting outside as much as possible this summer I'm piling on the miles in preparation this year and should in proper form before the event. Once again this year it'll be an in-person ride up in VT, with friends mostly coming from near-by so we should have a strong crew of 8 with some riding the 50 and most doing the full 100 miles. For me this is the 12th century that I've done in support of either Northeast Passage or Kelly Brush and I'm hoping the recent trend of good weather continues. So the mission remains the same, I'm trying to raise a bunch of money again this year with a goal of $3,000. As usual, all of the donations are tax deductible and maybe some legislation will get passed this year to make that more meaningful but really, I'm hoping the motivation isn't just to get a write off. So for those that are interested, here's the link to my personal fund raising page - Nate's Fundraising Page. Any donation large or small is very much appreciated. A bit about KBF - they are a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries in finding ways to get out and enjoy an active lifestyle. For me, this is a cause close to my heart. I love the outdoors and the freedom to explore it in a variety of ways and have worked with organizations like the KBF for the last twenty years to help others do the same. Last year's crew with Kelly at the starting line. 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Good work by a good man. And now you're in the plus column on your donation page! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 👍 there we go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 In 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Dunn.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 I chipping in a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Donation in. I thought this was coming around pretty soon. cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Bumping this back to the front. The goal is $3k this year. Get me close and I'll cover the gap. If the total exceeds $3k and I'll donate a matching 10%. Make it hurt folks, I ain't skeerd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looser101 Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thanks everyone, nearly a third of the way there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Crossed the 1/3 mark yesterday, thanks folks. Logged some solid training miles this morning before the rest of the family was awake. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I'm unemployed this time around, so the donation is smaller than I'd like, but it was enough to get you up over halfway there! In! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Brent, every donation is appreciated large or otherwise and really appreciate you digging deep given current circumstances. Thanks for the push over the half-way mark. I’m confident that we’ll make it to the goal line. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Almost 2/3’s of the way there now. There’s some additional incentive to give for the next few days, the foundation has received an offer by a private donor to match up to $50k for all funds raised this week. So double your impact this week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 I went again to get you matching funds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 (Rinsed and) repeated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 You guys fricken rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Crushed through the 75% marker today, pressing hard on family to step up to the bat to get me closer to the finish line. You folks, as always, are simply amazing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looser101 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Added some more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 7:54 PM, n_maher said: You guys fricken rock. In the parlance of the kids, I'm serious, not just the fact that you do this every year, but the fact that you keep up your physique throughout the year is very admirable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Dusty Chalk said: In the parlance of the kids, I'm serious, not just the fact that you do this every year, but the fact that you keep up your physique throughout the year is very admirable. Thanks Peter. Now sitting at 95%, I donated personally today to make sure some of my contribution adds to the doubling effect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) I did a quarter century (just under) in honor of your ride prep. Considering a half century before leaving Michigan soon. Congrat on beating your goal! Edited August 28, 2023 by Voltron 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 Thanks, Al, #NFLO. Got in a solid training ride yesterday with two of the other guys. We ripped the first hour at 21mph and then decided to chill the heck out. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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