[Simulated (OP)]

Hello TNS! It sure has been quite a long while since I have posted here. I have just be busy with everything life has thrown at me. I would love to share some stories, but there are some things that I must go get done. But, before I head out I just wanted to put this into your guys memory bank.

I am participating, well will participate if I gather the $650 dollars required of me, in a bike ride to end cancer called the Pelotonia. The website has lots of information about the ride and what not. The best thing is 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research as the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Here's my Pelotonia page. http://www.mypelotonia.org/riders_profile....MemberID=133684 and this is what it says

"Hello and welcome to my Pelotonia page!

My name is Ryan Kraner, I'm 17 years old and I am beginning my college career at the Ohio State University Lima Campus in September, which is how I got connected to such a great event called the Pelotonia. As the website states, "Pelotonia is a grassroots bike tour with one goal: to end cancer. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research as the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center."

Around 4 months ago I got a letter from the United States Air Force Academy saying that I wasn't going to offered an appointment to the Academy. That news really hurt me. I was extremely upset that I wouldn't be able to do what I really wanted to, but through the last 4 months I've opened my eyes even more then I have ever had them opened in the past. It could have been worse, I could gotten into a car accident, any number of things, or maybe I could of gotten diagnosed with cancer. I have set out to take what I have been handed and make the best of it, which is exactly what I'm doing here. I'm working to help those who got more disappointing news then they weren't accepted to where they would like to go to college.

I would appreciate any donation you can help me gather for those who are in desperate need for a cure for this life altering disease. 1/2 males and 1/3 females will be diagnosed with caner, so think of this as an insurance policy incase one day the doctor tells you you've got cancer, but it's curable thanks to your efforts in the past!

Thank you so very much!!"

Any donation you could make would awesome!
I'll be sure to stop by here a little more often and say hello =)

Thanks!

[Karen W.]

Nice Ryan.. I will get back to you... Hugs and good luck!

[Simulated (OP)]

Hi Karen!
How many of us "old timers" are still around?

[Karen W.]

There are still several, although most are hit and miss... I am trying to get back and be more active again also. I hope you do well with your cause.. It is wonderful Ryan!

[Simulated (OP)]

Yes, Yes
I think I can do it.
It is funny Im still one of the top posters and topic starters hah

[Karen W.]

I think you can too. Any yes you are still at the top!