Thank you
Hi,
I received the most amazing text on Saturday. It simply read: Thank You. The text was from my cousin Tom, but I thought he had sent it to the wrong person because I certainly hadn't done anything to warrant it. After telling him so, he explained that he had been training for the LiveSTRONG bike ride across Iowa and had been thinking about me and how much I have been through, which helped him along. This is coming from a guy who broke his elbow a few weeks ago and is still going to ride 454 miles next month to raise money for people who have been affected by cancer and he's thanking me? I want to thank him, for so much....
For doing something for 28 million strangers who are living with cancer.
For asking people to donate even though that is never easy.
For taking time off of work to travel to a different state to participate in this charity event.
For taking time away from his wife and daughter.
For getting on his bike every day and riding, even when he doesn't feel like it.
For continuing to ride, even when he is tired.
For being selfless.
For caring.
I don't deserve the thank you. I haven't done anything. I thank Tom and all the people like him who are going out and doing something kind for someone else, for the sole purpose of helping others.
Thank you Tom and thank you to all who donated. It's not about the amount, it's purely the fact that you took time out of your busy day to show support for another, just as Tom is doing for all of us who live with cancer.
Love,
Jen
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