Annual Letter
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The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle will once again be taking place August 6th starting at the Copper Mountain Resort and winding 78 miles over 3 high mountain passes traveling through Leadville, Vail and finishing again at Copper Mountain. This will be the 5th year in a row I will be participating in this classic ride benefitting the Davis Phinney Foundation. With your tremendous support and the support of many others like you the Phinney Foundation has been able to raise almost a half a million dollars in the fight against Parkinson’s.
You can support my ride this year at:
After my update for the 2010 ride my father was able to attend my graduation in Boston and then accompany me to Colorado for the Copper Triangle. After missing the 2009 ride my dad was excited to catch back up with Davis Phinney (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis_Phinney) and compare how each other were doing with their treatment through Deep Brain Stimulation.
Overall my father’s health has been stable this last year, but the lingering effects of his stroke are taking their toll. Being away from him for prolonged periods of time punctuate these changes to the point where there is a discernible difference each time I am home. The combination of Parkinson’s and a stroke create a mixture of tremors, decreased cognitive abilities and memory loss presenting a formidable challenge to my father and his doctors. His outlook remains incredibly optimistic and he is determined to win the fight. I could not be a prouder son watching him take each day in stride. Life brings many challenges,
but the manner in which we handle these challenges define who we are.
Thank you again for your continued support throughout the years. Your generosity has been incredible and I am deeply moved by the level of support I have received. To donate to this year’s ride please visit:
Best Regards,
Brandon