Team Tony: 200 Miles in 2 Days, The Cycle of Life!

[Lauren M. Kritsas]

Lakewood Ranch is shutting down Mainstreet! Mainstreet traffic will be closed on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th starting at noon! In preparation for the CYCLE OF LIFE Celebration crowd, The Lakewood Ranch association is closing off Main street to vehicles for an ole’ fashion Street party and for the arrival of our 200 mile and 100 mile riders as they finish their CYCLE OF LIFE.

 

 

 

Admission: Free!

The Date: Sun., Oct 9th, 2011

The Time: Noon - 5 p.m.

EVENT DETAILS

FOOD! Good old-fashioned outdoor cookout with master chefs from McAllister's (yay!) skillfully cooking up hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs as well as providing side dishes and condiments.

 

REFRESHMENTS! A wide variety of thirst quenching drinks will be provided and Budweiser will be providing the brewskies!

SPONSOR GIVEAWAYS! Many sponsors have donated items for giveaway prizes! A variety of sponsor GIVEAWAYS will happen throughout the afternoon!

LET THE MUSIC PLAY! A DJ will be serving up some ROCKIN TUNES for all event goers as you enjoy the sun and camaraderie of family, friends, and COL participants!

RAFFLES! We've got some really nice items being raffles off too! From bicycles to signed T-shirts!

 

ALSO TEAM TONY will have Visors, T-Shirts, and Bike Jersey's available for purchase at the Team Tony table.

 

About Team Tony Foundation

History

 

When Tony McEachern was diagnosed in 2003 with a grade III brain tumor, his world was turned upside down. Tony was a world-class athlete competing in long distance adventure races. He was diagnosed exactly one year after finishing the 621 mile 2002 Raid Gauloises adventure race across Vietnam.

 

Tony says, “Looking back, that race seemed easy compared to the five neurosurgeries, two years of radiation and five different types of chemotherapy I endured. What made my personal endurance race against cancer winnable was the support and dedication of doctors, nurses, and the love and support from my amazing family and friends. Most important to the fight for my life was the support, knowledge, and sharing of experiences from other cancer survivors. Survivor support made the difference in winning the cancer battle.”

 

Tony’s support was instrumental in helping his good friend Lori Mishos win the battle against multiple cancer diagnoses, twenty surgeries, and the paralysis of her left leg. Tony asked Lori to partner with him to form Team Tony Foundation so other’s diagnosed with cancer would get the support and resources they need to conquer their cancer battle. Team Tony believes no one should face cancer alone.

 

What Team Tony Does

 

Team Tony Foundation is a unique, free service that is dedicated to providing 1-on-1 support and resources to those diagnosed with cancer.  The team matches a cancer fighter with a cancer survivor that provides support, friendship, empathy, knowledge, and resources (on a case by case basis). This relationship allows the cancer fighter the opportunity to receive the help and guidance from someone who understands and has experienced cancer. If you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, Team Tony is here to help.