One Final Post
Despite all the challenges and obstacles somehow we accomplished the goals of the trip, 1. Ride a motorcycle across Canada, 2. raise awareness about ALS and Compassionate Care ALS, 3. raise money to support those dealing with disease. This trip was a lot like life you make plans then something gets in the way and you have to adjust your plans. I believe you cannot make it through life without helping others and accepting help from others. This trip was abundant in both categories. I am not sure my health will allow such an ambitious challenge on a motorcycle, but stay tuned I am sure another adventure is right around the corner.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Touchpoint, Tammy, Alison and Thuy who were involved in planning and coordinating the trip.
A heartfelt thank you also to all those dealing with ALS that came out to meet and greet me along the way. Little do you know how much of an inspiration you were to me to continue on when things did not go as planned. Thank you also to those who assisted us along the way including the various ALS Societies, ALS Canada, and Compassionate Care ALS.
Thank you to Clint Sharples, without his generous donations from his companies, Paramount Pallet and Modu-Loc, the trip would not have worked out. Also thank you to Best Western Hotels, The Fairmont Hotels, The Delta Hotels and Kelowna Insta-print for their generous donations. And finally Harley-Davidson was not an official sponsor but their hospitality at various dealerships was tremendous from one end of Canada to the other.
Thank you to my various family members and friends for your assistance and enthusiasm to keep me going. Special thanks to Icille and Terry and Mom and Dad for your continued support.
Most of all the biggest thank you goes to my brothers Trent, who crossed all off Canada with me and Terry, who completed the Toronto to New Brunswick portion. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for everything you did to assist me across Canada.
PS Wally is back in to retirement after a great retirement dinner in Falmouth with his three good buddies, Brian, Connor, and Charlie.