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Sponsorship Link: http://sanjose2010.livestrong.org/nick

After raising over $1000 in 2009 for the LAF. I’M BACK! Thank you to all my 2009 supporters.(Read 2009 Email to supporters) I want to go bigger & better in 2010 and you can help me and LAF!

On July 11th, 2010 I will again be taking part in the Lance Armstrong Foundation: LIVESTRONG Challenge in San Jose, Ca.  This will involve me riding my bike 65 miles (104.6kms) and climbing over 4000 feet (1200m).

Why am I doing this?

I have two reasons:

1. Raise Money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and help cancer sufferers
2. I like a good challenge and training helps me stay healthy.

What is the Lance Armstrong Foundation?

LIVESTRONG unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. LIVESTRONG focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, LIVESTRONG has raised more than $285 million for the fight against cancer. Join us at LIVESTRONG.org.

What can you do to help?

SPONSOR ME! Last year I raise just over $1000.  This year it is time to go for $1500.  Lets do it!

How can you sponsor me?

Visit: http://sanjose2010.livestrong.org/nick

Track my sponsorship progress on the right

Thanks for your support

Nick

Photos of 2010 LIVESTRONG training so far: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=376998&id=727695082&l=6d7decf41

Photos from 2009 LIVESTRONG: http://www.nickbell.com.au/nbph/v/lifeusa/livestrong_challenge/

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Hello Supporters,

First off……a MASSIVE thank you for your sponsorship in the Livestrong Challenge that I completed yesterday.  You support & generousity is very much appreciated and together you donated a total of $1010.00.  THANK YOU!

Secondly…….we made it.  We managed to complete the 65 mile (104km) course in 4hrs 15mins.  The training paid off.  (I don’t even have a sore bum!)  Just a little tired.

Thirdly…..It was an amazing day and experience.  I don’t know where to start.  There were some true heros yesterday.  It was incredible the number of people who participated in the Livestrong Challenge who were survivors of cancer.  I lost count of how many people I rode past with “I am a survivor” sign on them.  It was truely inspirational.  Over 3600 people rode yesterday in San Jose raising over $1.3 million to help fight cancer and inspire those who are battling cancer.

It was a great personal achievement to ride 100km but I think I felt more of an achievement raising money and being part of such an event.  Over the ride it was great to chat to other riders and hear their stories of battle or why they were riding.  It was amazing the number of people who lined the streets of the course ringing cow bells, banging pots and holding signs of support.  Nothing inspires you more to ride harder when you see signs like “I am currenty fighting cancer. Thank you for riding” or “I am a cancer survivor, Living Strong”.

Here are ther photos…..http://www.nickbell.com.au/nbph/v/lifeusa/livestrong_challenge/

Thank you all so much.  I am sure the Lance Armstrong Foundation appreciates it also.

Nick