14 Days and 14 Memorials

Journal Entry - May 8, 2012:
The first 200 miles of this journey will begin at Emory's School of Medicine in the AIDS Vaccine 200. I will ride with some new but dear friends with the Saint Mark Cycling Club. Life will be good.

The Emory Vaccine Center is working to find a vaccine for AIDS. I realize the importance of every dollar raised and am so blessed that in this crazy world, I have found wonderful supporters who have contributed almost $5000 to this cause. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of my ride sponsors.

As I wrote yesterday, I started this journey knowing one HIV positive person. As I rolled through my sponsor list today, I realized that my journey has presented 14 memorial or "in honor of" names - and my rides cover 14 days - Atlanta (2), California (7) and New England (5). I will wear 14 ribbons with the names of each person on my ride. My next quest is to get to know the 14 loved ones - as they will inspire me and join me over the miles. I have asked the sponsors to tell me stories. My prayer now is that they will.