Kung Fu Carsten: Cancer Kicking in DC

Made it to DC yesterday.  We visited Georgetown Children's hospital and gave out around 20 goody bags to kids of all ages.  It occurred to us that some of our goodies were better suited for children under 12, but that didn't stop us from giving race cars, temporary tattoos, and pink hats to 18 year olds.  

We spent the night with the Connolly family.   Carsten (10) is a leukemia fighter (as well as an aspiring black belt).  He showed us some of his attacks.  Its humbling to be taken to the ground by a 10 year old.  Adrienne and Jim prepared a great spread of fine foods and wine last night.

Austin, Carsten, Claire, and Tom

Tom drove down from Philadelphia to help us with our DC events.  He has been busy working since our first ride in 2006.  We hadn't been together since the big ride, and we had a fun reunion recapping all of our misadventures and comparing scars.  Tom has a great one on his left elbow from the first big fall - a badge of courage. 

Today with Tom's help we'll visit Children's National and then hit the road for Fredericksberg - 53 miles according to the maps.  Tom will head back to Philly, and I'll have to ride solo.  Paul is jumping on in Richmond, and Claire will be driving the support car.

~ Austin