Biking for Babies http://www.bikingforbabies.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:20:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Thank You! http://www.bikingforbabies.com/thank-you/ http://www.bikingforbabies.com/thank-you/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:07:52 +0000 admin http://www.bikingforbabies.com/?p=783 As you can see to the right, we have not only reached our fundraising goal but surpassed it! Thank you so much to everyone who gave their prayers and support!

As a token of our thanks, we’ve put together a video of some Biking for Babies Bloopers. We hope you enjoy it!

We are still accepting donations for our three wonderful charities if you haven’t had the chance to give yet! Thank you so much for the support!

]]> http://www.bikingforbabies.com/thank-you/feed/ 0 The Final Day – Video http://www.bikingforbabies.com/the-final-day-video/ http://www.bikingforbabies.com/the-final-day-video/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:53:43 +0000 admin http://www.bikingforbabies.com/?p=779 The bikers finished their 800+ mile journey yesterday in Champaign, Illinois! Here’s a video of their final day and exciting welcome home:

Thank you so much for all of your support, encouragement, and prayers!
 

]]> http://www.bikingforbabies.com/the-final-day-video/feed/ 2 It’s Almost Over! Come Celebrate with Us! http://www.bikingforbabies.com/its-almost-over-come-celebrate-with-us/ http://www.bikingforbabies.com/its-almost-over-come-celebrate-with-us/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:25:48 +0000 admin http://www.bikingforbabies.com/?p=768 Today, the bikers (Eric, Jimmy, Stacy, Kevin and Mike) will complete the last day of biking! Will you help us welcome them home?

They are coming from Effingham to Champaign to finish this grueling ride and we’re going to have two events for them.

Be Part of The Cheering Section

At 5pm today they will be riding up to 6th and Armory in Champaign to finish their ride, come cheer them on for their final stretch!

Join us at The Reception

Come meet the bikers and congratulate them at a reception at the Newman Center at 6th and Armory. All are welcome to come help us say THANK YOU to the bikers! The reception will start at 6pm.

The Goal

Do you remember the goal for Biking for Babies? It’s to raise at least $15,000. Well, right now, the unofficial total is $11599.34.

We are SO CLOSE!

Please help use reach this goal by making a donation today! See below, or Click here to donate.

We hope to see you this evening if you can make it!

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Will you challenge yourself by helping us reach our goal of raising $15,000 by tomorrow?

You can read Stephen’s recap of the day here: A Successful Push to Effingham

We’ve only got one day left! Please continue to keep us in your prayers!

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However, the 8:45 PM arrival in Effingham was joyful and welcome and it has allowed the team to rest well on Sunday – the last day before the final leg into Champaign, Illinois.

It is the hope of the riders that their intense push for mileage yesterday will encourage those on the fence to make a decisive move to defend life, whether that is increased prayer, donating to this or other campaigns, or simply spreading awareness. We hope sincerely that you all have enjoyed the ride thus far and we look forward to a fantastic finish tomorrow in Champaign.

The Driver,

Stephen

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Here is the video for Day 5! The team ran into some bad weather, but still managed to add an extra 50 miles on to the day’s trip!

Please continue to keep us in your prayers!

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We finally got everything put together and we’re doing well!

Here are the videos for the last two days!

Day 3

Day 4

Updates from the Road

There are a few updates that the bikers posted on the blog and you can hear more details from what you saw in the videos by reading them here:

From Jimmy: Heat Exhaustion is Not Good!

From Mike: A Long Way from Home…

Please keep us in your prayers as we continue this bike ride for the babies!

Thank you for all of your support!

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I’d like to start my post by stating:  THANK YOU!  Thank you times a million for all of your prayers and encouragement.  Also, I just noticed we’re just shy of $11,000…  That is A-w-esome!  God is good – all the time.  Let’s keep spreading the word and making it happen! 

Pondered thoughts while riding:

1. I was thinking about the Church as the body of Christ and how cool it is that God allows us to work together…  This thought was instigated by the question:  “What keeps me going?”  That’s my answer in a nutshell.  God grace, obviously, is what sustains my team and me.  In addition, we are encouraged by all of you, our brothers and sisters in Christ (or fellow organs and appendages, if you’re still following the analogy.)  Thank you for utilizing your time and talents for His plan.  As we near the $15k, we need to get our pec’s and bi’s jacked!  (riders = lower body J) Please help us in this initiative.

2. We spotted a turtle on the second day.  He was chilling out in the middle of the road.  As we were riding by, I decided to stop.  After-all, this is a pro-life initiative, so… “save the turtles!”  Anyways, as I went to pick up our new mascot, he quickly jumped into his shell.  As I rode up to show Stephen, he asked if the turtle was still alive.  You see, from the outside it was hard to tell b/c it was closed up and hidden, but on the inside it was kicking and screaming, alive and well.  So, too, our brothers and sisters patiently await their opportunity (a gift from God) to break out of the shell.  And let me tell you, that turtle was probably scared as heck when I tried to disturb him…It’s time to take a stand and fight for the defenseless!

News from today:

Today’s happenings…  Let me start by stating that it was an “eventful” day.  We began our ride at 6 am.  Our hope (since we started the trip) was to get on the road by 5:30; however, we (Mike) somehow managed to set the alarm off at the church where our bikes were stored…

The trip started off well with little hills and a nice cool breeze (where it came from no one is sure). We took a lunch break at Blatesville, MS.  As we made our way into the early afternoon, the temperatures and humidity began to rise…  We had a strong tail wind which made for fast travel, but our destination was a little bit farther then expected. What was supposed to be a 120 mile day turned out to be a 140 miles. 

We ended the day w/ Mass at St. Michael’s and a lovely dinner w/ the Reinking’s! 

Totals for today:

1 bike accident = Stacy and Eric…minor cuts and bruises, 1 fallen comrade = Kevin got heat exhaustion and had to call it quits at 130 mi. mark!  He was a bit delirious and was not making a lot of sense; however, he’s back in action and pumped for tomorrow’s ride.  All-in-all, we’re doing well and appreciate all the prayers.  Please let us continue to pray for one another

Sister Mary Joseph – Pray for us!

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The Biking for Babies riding team departed from the much appreciated hospitality of the family of Tom and Lisa Reiley at about 5:45a.m. committed to continuing our journey northward. We were met on the route with favorable tail winds and no hills unlike the day before so travel was generally quick and efficient with average speeds for the 103 mile day just under 20mph.

An early arrival was welcomed by Father Greg and the parishioners of Immaculate Heart and St. Francis of Assisi parish of Greenwood–barbecue and mass were both highlights of the visit!

Other highlights of the day included two flats by Jimmy (a foolish accident if I must say so myself of his much-too-fast approach of railroad tracks), 290 total miles covered for the trip, and, hmm… I think that’s about it. Please continue praying for the continued work of everyone involved in the pro-life cause!

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You can also read the summary of Day 2 that Mike posted last night right here:

Click here: Hills…Hills…

Thanks for all of your support and prayers! Keep them coming!

We are getting close to our goal of raising $15,000! Can you help us reach this goal before Monday?

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