Mary Kilgore Rides On…and on…and on….and on – BUT gets there!
I want to let everyone know that I completed the MS150 ride from Houston to
Austin! (It was really 182 miles from our starting spot). I would like to thank
everyone for their prayers and support. It was a beautiful weekend, but there
was a whole lot of wind!! I rode with a co-worker friend of mine, Amy. We have
both done the ride before, but this year it took us a few hours more each day
due to the wind.
I was happy I had a new bike to ride because it was lighter weight and had more
gears, which really helped with the hills and the wind. It seems that no matter
which direction we were going, it was always into the WIND!
Our route went through Buescher State Park, where we enjoyed the scenery and
wildflowers along the way. It always amazes me to see people out cheering us on
and thanking us for riding for them! Amy had a small mishap when someone ran
into her and knocked her off her bike at a railroad crossing. Left her with a
sore knee but we kept on going! My knees were only achy for about a week
afterwards thanks to Aleve! Jeff met me in Austin and we drove back in the car
on Monday.
Thanks again, and if anyone is interested they can still support me by either
giving me a check made out to MS 150 with my name on the memo line or going on
line to: http://www.ms150.org/ms150/donate/ and donating in my name.
I have until mid May to turn in my donations/sponsors to support the cause of
helping people that are living with Multiple Sclerosis. Mary Kilgore
RELAY FOR LIFE IS A BIG SUCCESS
Thanks to all who were members of our FISH WITH GRACE - REEL IN A CURE team for
the American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE on Friday, April 25 at Moody Gardens.
We had a great time and exceeded our fundraising goal of $4,000 for ACS life
saving research grants and community programs/services. We had 31 team members
and our top fund raisers were Sherry Sasser ($1,345) and Doris Niccolai ($900+).
DONATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED - You can either go online to:
www.relaygalveston.com or drop a check payable to the American Cancer Society to
the Church office.
The turnout for the event was great, and we appreciate the participation of all
who came out to support us and enjoy the event. Thanks to our BBQ team of Lee
Davis, David Wilkes and Stephen Glaser who cooked hamburgers and hotdogs for us
all to enjoy!!! It was truly a meaningful evening of fellowship while
CELEBRATING cancer survivors, REMEMBERING those who have lost their battle with
cancer, and committing to find ways for each of us to FIGHT BACK in stopping
this disease.
(We all can make a difference in our own lives either by eating healthier,
improving our commitment to physical fitness, stopping smoking, etc.)
Special thanks go to JUDY WEBB for getting our great tent again from THE 1894
Grand Opera House. If you go by STARBUCKS on 61st Street, be sure to thank them
for supporting our team by donating and bringing out coffee. We accepted
donations of $1 per cup and raised over $100 for ACS. Thanks also to Britney and
Loretta Niccolai for the cupcakes and cookies that they made and brought out for
us donated by KROGER. And thanks again to everyone on our team who contributed
their time, talents and funds to make this event so successful and fun.
Barbara McGuffey, Event Coordinator
It’s a Boy!
Andrew Glen was born Saturday, November 17th!
Proud parents are Rich and Cynda Mullikin
(and proud big brother, Smythe).
Congratulations and God Bless.
And a Girl!
Grace Katherine was born Monday, November 26th!
Proud parents are Charles & Kari Roe
(and proud Grandparents, Cathy & George Gould).
Congratulations and God Bless.