Radio Contest and Time to Ride

Thursday, Oct 8th - Yesterday the final element of the XX1090 radio contest took place with the announcement of the winner. The final 7 contestants were invited into the radio station and showed up at the side door as requested at 6:30 AM. The only missing member was Rob Millum who was on trip up the coast with his family.

Scott and BR were interviewing a lady who had shot an alligator with a bow and arrow as we all sat in the room they broadcast from. Quite humorous. I think this helped to lighted the tension Alex, Joy and Adam where feeling. It soon turned to the CAF, QMDC and the radio contest though. I was first up provided some comments about the radio contestants, the funds they have raised and what they have done to promote this whole thing. Key note is that over $50,000 was raised by these guys. They deserve a lot of praise for that.

The final winner was pulled out of envelopes provided by the judges and Scott

announced Adam Beck as the person with that honor. Adam was speechless which I remember very well. Actually Scott keyed up my sobbing voice from last year. Yep, I'm a guy who cries. Adam had some wetness in his eyes as well.

Adam was very deserving of this reward. He has truly shown that he cares about CAF, other people and put a lot of heart and soul into this whole ordeal. I've known Adam a few years now and because of that wanted to stay totally neutral in any association to the radio contest as last years winner. Information I provided was dished out to the entire group to ensure they all had a fair chance at success and in reality they all did succeed. The final 7 will ride down the coast because Scott and BR kicked in an additional $10K for a grand total of $20K for CAF. Add that to the over $50K the radio contestants have raised and the final seven ride.

Tonight we hand out the gear bag for all the participants at the Trek store. It's exciting because next week we drop off our bikes and then fly to San Francisco just prior to leaving on Saturday, Oct 17th.

I feel very proud to be associated with this group. Something inside of me feels at peace with the fact that CAF and all the people working on the QMDC are doing something for others. But it couldn't be accomplished without all the donations and help from others. So with that I say thank you for your support and assistance. Together we can accomplish many, many things.

It's time to ride.