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Previous Blog Posts
- Thanks to all supporters in 2010
- Day 10 – Finish Line in sight !!
- Day 9 – Gold Coast to Brisbane
- Day 8 – Byron Bay to Gold Coast
- Day 7 Grafton to Byron Bay
- Day 6 – Glen Innes to Grafton
- Tour de cure – Day 5
- Tour de Cure day 4
- Day three !!!!
- Day two down
- Day one
- Final Briefing – We ride tomorrow.
- One more day
- Last Chance Training
- Lions Club donate $1000
- Wax or not to wax
- Big ride (240km) and huge week (650km)
- Foggy Ride
- 2 Milestones (220km ride, 561km week)
- It doesnt always go to plan
- Thursday Training
- $560,000 raised so far
- Mt Nebo with Peta
- Riding with Rockstars
- Funny noise
- 155 km and a BIG STACK !
- WET, WET, WET
- Mount Nebo
- 10 weeks today
- Thats embarrassing!
- 200km club
- Sunnybank Lions – THANK YOU
- New Bike!
- Mount Gravatt is not my friend !!
- Radio Mega Star
- Thank you
- New Kit
- What my 7 year old taught me today
- Flat tyre – Lesson learned!
- Sleep in Yay
- Golf then a ride
- Saturday – Ride into Brisbane City with the two Scotts
- Fridays Training Ride
- I got the official NOD. I’m riding the Tour de Cure!
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Liked the interview mate – very touching – you lost your Mum on 29th July 1995 and my sister & I lost our Mum on 4th August 1995 (6 days later) from Leukemia.
We wish you well on the 1400km bike ride and you can definately count me in for a donation.
Enjoy the ride you madman.
I lost my mum on 13 October 1988. She was only 45. I’m reminded everyday to live life to its fullest, and not take it for granted.
All the best with the ride, and you can also count me in for a donation.
Good luck!
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HI Paul
Cancer as well all know effects lots of us in one way or another.
Ive sent your message to as many people as i can and also asked them to brainstorm about ideas for you to rasie your funds. Will also network your message on facebook for you.
You can count on a donation from me also x
Good on you, very gutsy move for a great cause.
I am so very proud of you and what you are going to do, and I am deeply humbled that my battle has been part of your inspiration. As you are aware, whilst I was dealing with my breast cancer, my younger brother Robin Newton was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Sadly he lost a very brave fight on 12th August last year. He was 48 years old. When cancer takes a life, any life at all, young or old, the ongoing despair for those left behind is that basically they haven’t found a cure yet. It seems incredible that with everything we have found cures or prevention for, that cancer remains so elusive. Your ride and those of the others taking part will go a long way to help find a cure. I will be sending your web page to everyone of my clients etc as well as all my friends and we will spread this as effectively as we can. For anyone who reads these messages, if you or your family has not been touched by cancer yet, it could happen one day. People who know me know that I am usually a very strong person and I cannot describe how that one word in your diagnosis can rip your strength out from inside you. You are assured of a donation from me and my support to get you as many others as possible. Go Paulie Go Paulie Go Go Go. xxxxoooo
Go Paul, it’s people like you who make a difference. I will forward your email and link. Keep us informed and let us know how you get on.
Stay away from cars and trucks…….stay safe!
You are right it is time to kick cancers arse (although yours may be quite sore as well). I am very proud of you. Its great having a big brother that I can look up to who stands up for what he believes in even up to putting his body on the line. I too remember Mums fight with cancer and how she never gave up. You made me cry you bastard but also made me remember the happy times. We will be thinking of you during your ride and of course helping you raise money.
Chris
Hey Paul just made a small donation -linked you up on facebook, sent you to all my emails – go go go!
Anna
Dear Paul, a friend sent me you weblink and I’m touched by your committment to got out there and raise awareness. My 2 year old was diagnosed with eye cancer late last year and I’ve have spent the last 6 months nursing him through it. Words can’t describe how the diagnosis of cancer of a loved one can strip you insides out. Without friends to help and support my son and I, I don’t think we would be would have made it. More power to you and I admire your courage. I’ll donate and I’ll encourage my friends to do so as well. Pedel hard!!
Hi Paul
We knew you would be appreciative of the contribution from Sunnybank Lions. I am not sure if you were aware of the motivation but included in it is the prostate cancer in one of our members. I have previously published the story of Max:
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/your-news/story/max-and-sunnybank-lions-club/
I had coffee today with Max up at Garden City and while he still gets around with his powered four wheeler he is slipping: he takes a lot longer to drink than normally. On the other hand he remains optimistic, does not complain and welcomes the prayers others may say for him. A truly significant influence on me for good.
So Paul thank you for your determination to do “something” and best of luck-don’t strain your hamstring.
John
Hi Paul
I’ve ridden a long way in my time but never that far in that time. Make sure you enjoy the scenery and well done for getting involved in such a worthwhile cause.
Andrew
Paul,
congratulations on what you are doing, it was only 12 years ago that I had 3 cancers at the same time, Now 2 are gone, 1 I will live with!
It is so great to have people like you doing wonderful things to help these crappy conditions, congratulations and
thanks Paul
I hope you don’t mind but I sent this email to the Livestrong Team earlier tonight… Please see below.
I recently lost a very dear family friend to cancer who was like my second dad, and I think what you are doing great! My husband is a VERY keen road cyclist and loves VERY long rides but unfortunately doesn’t get quite enough time to do things like this due to work and family commitments.
Congratulations to you and your team! I hope you exceed the target!
Best wishes
Pauline Sinclair
Dear Livestrong Team,
I came across the following website this evening – http://www.mytourdecure.com.au/, don’t know if they have been in touch with you or not, but I thought that it would give Livestrong and Tour de Cure potentially some great press!
I have nothing to do with the Tour de Cure site, but am a very keen follower of Lance Armstrong and the Livestrong organisation, so have nothing to gain from this! But am hoping that you might see it in your hearts to maybe help these guys out in some sort of way!
Much thanks in advance
Regards
Pauline Sinclair
G’day Paul,
All the best mate, we are all behind you. It is people like you that put smiles on faces of suffering people.
John
Hey Paul, way to go, but since your heading North you may as well keep going and drop in and see us in Cairns. LOL. It’s a great fundraiser and I’m very happy to donate. Take care and know our best wishes are with you all.
Kind Regards
Malcolm
Paul,
My very best wishes for the challenge ahead. After completing the Mt Coot-tha challenge circuit on Sunday (approx 90km) i truly appreciate the enormity of the ride you are about to undertake.
I don’t believe there would be too many people in this world who haven’t been touched by this truly unbaised disease. The pain and suffering you will endure on this ride is probably only a small taste of the suffering that cancer patients and their families experience everyday. My thoughts will definitely be with and i am more than happy to donate to this wonderful appeal.
Ride strong
Tony McIntosh
Paul,
Just read your story in the Stawell Times News which lead me to your website. What a fantastic inspiration you are to us all. From an old school friend, I wish you all the very best on your ride. I will be donating and sending this on to everyone I know. Keep smiling.
Best Wishes,
Deb (Melbs)
Paul
We wish you all the best with your “ride”. You have been surrounded by people having had the experience of Cancer, so I applaud you for doing what you can. I am a breast cancer survivor myself and am writing of my experiences in a book at the moment. It is a long process, but I will get there.
My way of dealing with cancer is a little different than the norm. Rather than fight it, eventually I figured it came as a life lesson, I changed my life pattern and my thinking and that worked for me. I also followed the medical path, but when I discovered Meditation, I realised there was a lot I could do for myself. I teach meditation now as I know cancer is activated by the mind and the body. Getting in touch with your spiritual side unlocks the door to many answers.
Best Wishes
Jan
Hi Paul,
I received a donation on your behalf today from my hairdresser. Her father is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma. He has had 5 cycles of chemo and starts radiation in a few weeks. His latest scan showed the cancers had shrunk – only one could still be detected.
I was touched by her donation. She wanted to remain anonymous – I felt she somehow just wanted to do something to fight cancer, but like so many people she didn’t know where to start. It starts with ordinary people doing whatever they can- then collectively amazing things can happen.
Personally I think that what you are doing is quite extraodinary. Keep up the great work.
Have a safe and enjoyable ride Paul.
Steve.
What a bloody legend you are mate! As a cancer survivor I’m happy to make a donation to such a worth cause and I greatly admire the commitment and effort involved in what your doing and wish you well with the the big ride.
Having been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer at the age of 50 despite having no symptoms and no family history and then subsequently going through a radical prostatectomy to remove the problem I can only encourage all men over the age of 40 to get tested for prostate cancer and people to donate to cancer research.
Go hard mate and good luck with big ride
Paul, your effort and determination to participate in this ride is truly commendable. Cancer has touched us all. Today, Anzac Day, is the eighth anniversary of death of my very dear friend whose life was cut short at the young age of 31, leaving behind a 3 year old daughter. While sharing her cancer journey, I remember thinking how completely useless I was to help her, other than by providing my support and love. A ride from Sydney to Mooloolaba to raise funds is a tangible way to help those touched by cancer.
Currently, a member of our family is undergoing radium treatment, and just yesterday I was informed a family member is beginning his own battle to fight this non-discriminating disease. Maybe the funds raised in the Tour de Cure may assist in future treatments and hopefully a cure.
“Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.”
Edwin Hubbel Chapin
Good luck and be safe.
The Carter Family
never met you – passed on by a friend. i probably will never meet you but, i know we are united by fighting a cause that is bigger than the both of us! congratulations for taking on such an enormous challenge to make a difference.
HI Paul
No far away huh, will see what i can do to send some more donations from around the traps your way in the coming week..
Good on you very inspiring all round
Anna
Well done Paul. I trust you have a good ride.
Cheers Kym
Paul,
When you are pushing your bike up the hills just remember the pain you feel is not your pain but my pain as I go through my chemo.Thanks for taking some of the pain from me.
Best of luck.
Terry
Hi Terry,
You have not given me your pain you have given me your courage and your strength. You will be the wind at my back. Good luck with your battle.
Paul
All the best for your big ride Paul. I think what you are doing is amazing. Our family has been touched with cancer too. Go Paul Go!!
Through supporting a friend who’s involved with the TDC I came across your blog… It’s inspired me to get back on my bike and start training, who knows I may fit enough to try and do it next year. You and the rest of the riders are making a huge difference. Thank you and have a great ride.
Hi Paul,
How did today’s big ride go? Hope you’re not too sore tonight. I am just writing to let you know we are watching your progress with amazement and awe. You are an inspiration to us all. As you know, we have lost loved ones to cancer, some far too young! What you are doing, and have been doing (all of that early morning training) just blows us away. Hope to catch a glimpse of you as you ride through our area on Friday. Go carefully down that big hill near Byron … there’s a speed camera!!! Keep on peddlin’ Paul.
Mandy, Mick, Georgie & Louis
Casuarina
Hello Paul,
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back and may there always be a rider to draft behind,
May the sun shine warmly upon your face,
And may God hold you all in the palm of His hand.
You’re a good bloke Paul – have fun!
Best Regards,
Mike
G’day Paul
As you head into day 5 here are some words of encouragement for the remainder of the Ride
“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place”
Hope to cheer you on as you pass through Brisbane on Sunday
Cheers
Martyn & Janene, Amanda & Lachlan
North Lakes
Hi Bro
What happened to drafting? A bit hard I suppose when your heading up a bloody steep hill. Enjoy the downhill sections and remember there is only 6 days to go (OMG)! Thinking of you
Chris and Julie
Hi Paul,
5 days down, 5 to go…your’re a champion.
Thanks for keeping Mark honest and for your enthusiasm and commitment.
You should be VERY proud of yourself!!
Helen Star
Hi Paul, We are following your progress with great pride. You are doing the family proud. Hope there are a few more miles in your legs to get you through till sunday. If the going gets tough just think of Mum. Safe cycling. All our love Dad and Rose.
I was fortunate enough to have been at Mooloolaba when the 72 riders finished the 2010 Tour deCure. What an amazing and inspiring group of people. I looked around at the riders as they were embraced by loved ones and thought how cancer touches us all but more importantly how 72 ‘extr’ ordinary people can collectively work together to reach an amazing goal of riding 1444kms in 10 days and raise more than $1.5m along the way. I feel privileged to have been a part of the special event. Thank you to each of the riders for investing so much time, passion, enthusiasm, physical energy and commitment in trying to find a cure for cancer. On a personal level, Paul I feel enriched to have been a part of your journey. Thank you. x