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Hey Rich,
Its looking good, I think you need to add your logo and a picture of you on the opening page.
But it\’s looking good so far.
J.
Good ‘ol FSS!
I haven’t step inside that building in years! Anyone else from FSS? How about McMaster? I’d love to hear from everyone!
Hey, Im from FSS and Collins Bay, and I live three doors down from his folks! haha
“3 Doors Down” from my folks. That’s funny.
Hey, every time I think of Richard it brings back memories of swimming in his pool and playing darts in his basement when I was little haha…and when his Mom was my Grade 5 Teacher. Also, I’ll never forget trips to Florida with the Ralph family
Rich you have my support.
Cancer has affected my family personally for generations. My 86 year old grandmother is a breast cancer survivor from at least some 20 years ago, my aunt is currently continuing the fight against breast cancer and my step father is about 2 years with a clean bill of health against prostate cancer. I myself have had my fair share of scares at the age of 27, and regardless of the focus, any
I lost my Grammy a few years ago to colon cancer, my Papa is winning against hist fight with skin cancer, my Aunt is winning her fight with breast cancer and one of my best friend\’s dad passed away with cancer of the liver, which they found while doing open heart surgery.
I admire your determination and spirit.
Hey Rich, I remember you from Frontenac Secondary in Kingston!
This is an awesome thing you’re doing. Can’t wait to see you come blading through K-town!
Hey everyone.
I had the comments disabled for a while.
Unfortunately it’s tough to protect message boards from spam. Hopefully I have it under control now. You message to me will no be published instantly. I am notified of any messages and then I will authorize them.
Thanks for the support!
-Rich-
Hi Rich:
What an awesome thing you are doing! I hope “Skate for Hope” raises a ton of money for Cancer! As you know, I’ve been so fortunate to survive cancer three times!!! In my case, early detection saved my life. I’m so inspired by what you are doing that my entire family including Peter, me (cancer survivor), Allan (cancer Survivor), Alanna, Andrew and Anna are posting our donation early in hopes of inspiring and challenges other cancer survivors to do the same!. Come on fellow survivors……get out there and support Rich!! I’ll be checking your website often to follow your progress. Bravo!!
Debbie Read,
Ottawa, Canada
Hi Rich!!
We miss ya at soccer :p I just want to tell you that the Ball Crew team is very proud of you and wish you well in your journey! We’ll be cheering you on and supporting you all the way. We’re trying to plan to come out and skate with you! Goooooo Rich!!!
Hi Rich -
Gord and I were checking out your web page again after my mom told me about her recent communication with you.
It definitely looks like things are coming together, that’s so great. You must be very pleased.
We are looking forward to tracking your journey & progress.
Have a happy easter weekend and say hi to Crystal!
Kathy&Gord
I found your website from Little Zoe (she’s mighty proud of you). I’m going to keep my eye out for you when to get to our town.
Hi Rich, We became friends of your parents in Florida this past winter and heard all about your quest. They are proud of you for even attempting such a huge undertaking so imagine the thrill for all of you and your supporters when you finish. We live north of Peterborough so hope to see you when you pass thru our area. We will follow your progress along the way.
All the best and be safe.
Ross and Kathy Fitchett
A Shoutout from Denver Colorado’s Art Institute down in the U.S! Good luck on this man, I know it’ll be a challenge but it’ll be worth it. Never heard of someone doing something like this before. I am definatly gonna keep an eye out on tracking you, if that makes any sense.
Good Luck!
Hey Buddy! We’ll all be rooting for you while you are away. We’re all very proud of you and wish you a very successful and fulfilling journey. Can’t wait to see you on this end!
Kirsten
Kathy tells me that you are on your way to God’s country … we’ll be following with much interest and looking forward to your appearance in PEI … all the best and take great care ..
Rich, Aunt Bev and Uncle Brian,
All the best on the journey. I am sure you will never forget this experience. Stay positive.
I will be following your progress daily.
Can’t wait to see you in June! Good luck.
Jeff
Hey Rich,
All the best on your journey. Really proud of you. I will be following your progress. Take care and good luck. See you in vancouver.
Cheers,
Anjenett
Hi Rich! Good on ya mate! I am reading your journal, and am loving it. You are amazing, and what you are doing is amazing.
Can’t wait to see you when you come through K-Town! Bonne chance mon ami! Say “bonjour” to your mom and dad for us.
Hi Rich, Gord and I are just on your site…I am envious of you being out east right now. Say hi to all the friendly maritimers for me. I will contact Rob soon to see if there’s an update re: Confed Bridge. GO RICH GO!!!
Hi Rich -
We have an idea…….a raffle so that people can guess the no. of times you change your rollerblade wheels on your adventure!!
Something to ponder…
Good Luck on the journey. We’ll see you when you pass thru the Hammer!!
The day has finally arrived! Wish I could be with you when you start tomorrow! We’ll be thinking about you back at home in Vancouver
I’m sending some warmth and sunshine your way!
Hey brother,
All the best as you kick this thing off this weekend. Remember, it’s all downhill once you get over the Rockies….
Good Luck on your first day bud! Get ready for a few months of sore and tired legs! I can only imagine your soccer kick when you finish! Totally admire your committment and look forward to hearing all about the adventure and all your successes!
Cheers!
You’re a true inspiration, and someone who is worthy of being compared to Terry Fox.I have no doubt that you too can and will change the world.I will come and see you when you blade through Calgary and will do anything I can to help you in your mission.Thanks for doing something!
Hi Rich …. great journal today …. and a brilliant start for you. Surely you’ll get that ignition fixed before your dad has to take a day off! We’ll be following you with much interest …. you all take great care … lobster in plentiful supply for your PEI visit!
Go RICH GO!! Im glad the people of my hometown were so awesome to you.This is amazing really and just God,good health,and a fully stomach be with you! I cannot wait to see you blade through calgary! take care,keep writing!
70km sounds like a good start Rich…especially since you’ve already started throwing your body around!?
We here at radio station CHMR 93.5 fm in St.John’s,NL on Mun campus ,wish you the very best in your cross country tour.God Bless
Hey Rich! Got the update from Crystal, way to go on the first few days! We were in hip hop class this morning thinking of you on your rollerblade. Don’t worry you’re not missing much here – still raining….Good luck!
Good stuff Rich – I’m following you from here in the UK, trying to highlight what you’re doing to some people in my office. I guess the general consensus is that it’s a Herculean effort.
Keep pushing through man.
Seb
Wow. That is an exciting first day Rich! How many spare wheels do you have? We are all proud of you back home here (Toronto not Vancouver)! Can’t wait for you to come through this city but we made a couple donations already to help you on your start. All the Best, Jeff & Laura!
Hey,
Brian told me about the RV and that really is a bummer. Don’t worry I am taking good care of Brian and Bev’s lawn! My teacher and I have me checking your website 3 times a day to see what’s new.
JJ
Yeah long time reader, first time poster. I have a quick question. Would you describe the wind and the hills of Newfoundland as Debacle-esque? The Maritimes are no match for your speed and agility my friend. Keep it up.
Thanks for writing in Adrock.
The wind and hills started out debacle-esque (if that’s a word) and have become nothing more than an annoyance. I don’t know too much about Newfoundland, but so far it seems the bulk of the hills and bad weather are confined to the peninsula on which St. John’s is situated.
Congrats on the blading so far Rich. Happy to hear that the part finally came in, hopefully now it wont cause you too much trouble. The schools have agreed to let me blaster their walls in your posters, and I was able to get som prints quite easily. So far everyone who I know now knows about you! I have contacted Global News, CTV, The Calgary Herald, and the Calgary Sun. (I have no doubts that they will mention you quite a lot!) Those are the top four media outlets in Calgary. I have also contacted John Forzani to talk about a sponsor. If you don’t know Forzani I’d be quite surprised. You would get a lot of head turns with “Sport Chek” symbols that are attached to you. I have also had recent questions for you from friends of mine: What kind/brand/size rollerblades are you wanting to be donated? What kind/size wheels do you need? Are you still in need of a cell phone with a long distance plan? So keep up the great work and make sure to get lots of down time! Tootles.
Rich! Although it sounds like you went into some operational snafus with the RV, there is astounding support from local businesses and locals! It’s amazing the amount of effort you put into this. Good luck on the rest of the way.
Keep up the good work Rich! Don’t be hard on yourself, 75km in a day is great! Remember, slow and steady wins the race =)
Hey Rich its me Brandon. I hope the trip is going fine. I’ve read your journals and everything and WOW, I could never pull that off. I hope you’re having fun though! Anyways…I’ll mail you later on and I’m hoping to see you in Gananoque. We have all your posters up
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Also Rich the family would like to say hi and we got posters donated again at staples! We also got Kingston and Gan papers to put a story eventually and my mom contacted CTV so your going big rich yay! lol anyways contact us soon if you can and our family says keep up the good work…!!!
Hey Rich,
Great website!!! I hear about all the places you have been going through and it’s like a slow motion view of a trip I’ve done a hundred times over. Just a lot easier in a car. I can’t imagine blading it!!! I wish I had known exactly when you were leaving, I didn’t realize it was so soon. I would of sent my parents out to see you in CBS. Not too many of my family live directly ON the TCH, but I’ll contact my mom and she might set up something for you just past Grand Falls near Springdale. My number is on my Facebook profile.
Anyways, congratulations you on your drive and commitment. I remember the first time you mentioned your idea of rollerblading across the country sitting at your desk across from me. I thought you just had a little too much coffee and was just passing through the idea. However, my hat is off to you in a big way and I will be making a donation through the site.
Cheers and good luck
Hi Rich,
Greetings from Vancouver! I’ve now taken it upon myself to keep track of your marvelous journey with Google Maps. On my blog there is a clickable map, featuring a synopsis of your Daily Journal. I’ve also made it super easy for others to post the same map on their blog or web page.
They can find the necessary HTML code here: http://pelalusa.blogspot.com/2007/05/support-seetheendca-post-map-on-your_09.html
Keep up the hard work!
Rob W.
Awesome stuff Rich! I’m excited for you man, can’t wait until you pass through Ontario. Any idea on your route yet (in the general vicinity of Toronto?) I’d love to get out and skate with you for a couple k. Any idea on dates yet? Need a place to crash? all the best man!
Taylor
Hey Rich,
Good luck with the RV. Glad to head things are going pretty well otherwise. Hey just a quick thought….need to get that donation report from PMH up. I know of at least a few updates.
Hi Richard,
I have been reading your daily journal – I love the description in your writing and the element of suspense also – (Dad felt something was not right .) Hope the brakes are in good working order now! I love the photo section also – Newfoundland appears rugged and it also looks cold at this time.
Hope all is going well. Hello to Brian and Bev. Kath and I are thinking of you and following your progress.
Brian – just to let you know that someone else is having a few mishaps also – my roof began leaking today and the water is coming down from the bathroom ceiling fan and running into the sink. I just had the bathroom totally renovated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take care, Marie
1 down 9 to go young Richard!!! Really enjoying the journal. Showed some of the fam the site on Mother’s Day. You are definetly the new Reid family hero. Can’t wait until you get a little further West and I can dawn the blades and join you. Brother Jeff has a small request. He bought a mile but wants you to pull him that mile in a rickshaw. I told him we might be able to work something out…..
Keep it up.
Just so you know, in an act of total solidarity I’m wearing pantyhose everyday myself.
PEACEout
We’re keeping track of your voyage, congratulations on finishing your first 1000 km and Newfoundland! Keep up the good work.
Hey Rich! Is there anyway to tell how generous the people of NFLD have been? I challenge other provinces to step up their charity and open their wallets!!!! I hope I’m in Vancouver by the time you blade into English Bay!!!!! Keep on Blading!!!!
J.
Rich if you did not receive Calvin and my message maybe your mom or dad could e-mail us to let us know because my name did not go when i submitted it.Hope you are doing well in Nova Scotia.
Hi Rich;
My name is Grayce and I am in your cousin Jeff’s class at Valleyway school. I am glad that you are doing this, and I wish you luck with your journey across Canada. Please keep safe and we will be watching your progress. All the best…
Grayce Stevenson
Grade 3
Hey Rich,
Confrats on breaking the 1000 km mark – I think I’m a little late with the congrats but I’m just getting back to regularily checking the webiste as I have internet again (yeah!). Glad everything seems to be going well so far (minus wind & rain) – keep it up and look forward to seeing you in T.O. soon!
Cheers!
Amanda
Rich i’m sure you’ll start to see the donations coming in as you start to give more interviews. I hope a book publiser approaches you because you are doing a great job on a book along with your Skate For Hope. I’ll buy the first one!!!. Keep your spirits up and every day i’m sure will be better then the day before.
God Bless You
Rosemary H.
Good so far? It sure sounds like it.
Good luck and hope all is fine. Drop us a call if you need anything
Jay
Go RICH Go!!!!!!!!! I see you’re almost in PEI. Definitely call my mom or sister, they are awaiting your arrival on PEI and will offer up a hot shower and bed!
Good luck, you’re doing great!
Kathy
hey Rich just wishing you good luck again have fun = )
Welcome to THE Island ….. wheeeeehawwww. You’re all amazing!
Hey Rich, way to go bro. It looks like things are going good for u. Keep up the good work. We’re all rooting for u. Can’t wait to see u when u get back.
Hi Rich.
You were just at my school today.Hope your friend Adam gets better.Wish you all my luck!
Bye
Hey Rich,
Just wanted to say hi. You are doing a great job. We are all keeping track of where you are. Bob and Kay send their love and are keeping track too. Enjoy being back east it really is beautiful there. Like Shawn says god’s country. Enjoy. See you.
Hey Rich,
I heard you on the radio (Moncton, NB) the other day. Your project is a great initiative!
Best of luck to you!!
Hey Rich, Just checking in! Great job you are doing!! I love your daily journal, it helps me pass the time up here in the Yukon. Keep it up! Definitely post the challenge to the rest of the country. Come on folks, can’t let the newfies up stage us can we???
friendly wagers never hurt. Cheers!
Hey Rich…sounds like all is going well! Can’t wait for you to get to Ottawa! I will make sure to have plenty of folks out to support your cause!
Cheers
Heyy Rich were are you tonight?Cydney
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family tonight, Rich. I am truly inspired by your ambition and dedication to the research of cancer. It is people such as yourself that any “cause” needs on their side, as YOU are making a HUGE difference in many peoples lives. You will be absolutely amazed by the amount of people that you touch on your journey across Canada. I am proud to have met you and will be following your story to the end. Make sure you have some fun along the way. Good Luck and on behalf of the Relay for Life Committee in Fredericton New Brunswick – THANK YOU! Together, Strong…
It was an honour to meet you and your parents last night in Fredericton. I was absolutely amazed at what you are doing. Cancer is something that has touched everyone’s lives and you should be very proud of yourself. I will be following your journey to the end!
Good luck to you and your parents, Bev and Brian. You should be very proud of your son who is doing something that people will not forget.
Great to meet you,
Haley
Good morning,
I hope your talks at the schools are going well. I think what your doing is absolutely amazing. – I emailed the Daily Gleaner this morning to see if we can get your story in this weekend’s edition. As soon as I have some details I will be in touch.
Best of Luck. Stay Strong.
Tera – (Relay for Life – Fredericton)
HEY HEY RICH!!!!!
i look forward to rollerblading along side you when you go through Toronto Ill TRY to organize something with my work or with my neighbors to make a very generous donation Ill spread the word!!!!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK making good progress!!
Ang
Great to hear things are going well Rich. We checked out some or your photos and looks as though you are a really busy guy. Loved the graduation story…there is a Will in every class. Hope the rolling hills of NB don’t pose you too much trouble. Tell your Mom to keep the ball further toward her lead foot to straighten out her slice. And for Brian, looks as though there was lots of water so I’ll be sending him some more balls soon. HA! Happy Rolling Rich! Cheers!
Steve Jamieson
Hey RICH today me and my friends were on our way home from orientation @the University of New Brunswick when we saw the RV just a rollin’ down the highway. We stopped and you were kind enough to stop for us and take a picture… We felt terrible for not donating to your wonderful cause so were gonna be on the look out for you when you pass through Grand Falls NB. Good luck, and thank you for everything… You’re doing a great thing for all of us
. I wish i could have half of the courage to do what your doing..keep it up buddy.
Rich it’s good to see you making good progress – wish I could be out there in Canada to see you en-route man, but for the moment I’ll stick to tracking you on the web.
Keep on rollin’
Seb
Hey Rich! I’m the girl that was with the 3 guys in Hartland that came running for a picture and also the girl that works at Superstore in Grand Falls that you saw today!! I hope the potholes in GF weren’t too bad! I just wanted to let you know that what you’re doing is amazing and I wish I’d have the guts to do it too! Keep up the good work!
-Nicole-
Hey Rich it was great seeing you again today…what a coincidence, twice in two days!.. once again keep up the good work … ill be lookin’ for the updates…P.S. Dont expect to find anyone like us anywhere else .. HAHA!.. just kidding.. good luck!
Hey Rich i’m one of the guys that ran from the car to go take a pic with you while you were in hartland…keep up the good work and i hope that you reach your goal…your doing an amazing thing and don’t give up…i’ll be keeping track on how your making out. Take ‘er easy and goodluck
~Paul~
Hey Richard!
Keep up the good work, looking forward to you coming through Kingston. Unfortunately I won’t be able to skate with you because I broke my leg playing rugby…but the whole family will be here to cheer you on!
Giver in Quebec, Kail.
Hey Rich
Keep up the good work!!! All the best…………..drop a line if you need a hot meal or place to rest when you’re down this way!
hey rich…hang in there! The weather has to lighten up…it is almost the first day of summer after all!!!!
Rich,
It was a pleasure meeting you, Bev and Brian this evening in Trois Rivieres.
I’d like to share with you a short poem that was composed (I think) by one of my college professors, by the name of David Weiss.
“There is a destiny, which makes us brothers
So that no man does walk alone
All we share into the lives of others
Will one day, return into our own”
Thank you for sharing with us…..
Godspeed on your journey
Patrick and Sylvie
Hi Richard,
I wanted to appologize on behalf of the residents of my birth province for their lack of support and recognition…maybe that’s why I moved to Ontario…lol. I know Ontario will make it up to you, and more. We are looking forward to seeing you in Kingston when you come through. Keep up the good work!
Gray Cunningham
PS. I had to smile when I saw the St. Loius de HA! HA! sign…FYI, they even write it that way on speeding tickets.
I can’t believe you’re back in Ontario all ready!!!!
You’re quick. Quick like a bunny…..Welcome home young Richard. Very impressed with how things have been going to date. I’ll touch base with you this week.
Part of me still thinks this is the most elaborate pratical joke ever created. Like you somehow managed to photoshop yourself into a wide variety of pics from across the county and are sitting back at home in Vancouver laughing your ass off. Ofcourse I kidd. Amazing stuff Rich. Hope the chaffing isn’t too bad.
PEACEout
Congradulations Rich. on skating into your 6th province cancer research needs more heros like you.
Take time to smell the roses along the way.
God Bless
R.H.
Wow Rich.. already in Ottawa.. congradulations on getting through Quebec after all the hardships you went through. ive been checking up on you ever since Grand Falls and i still cant believe how much you are doing for everyone. Thank you again.. and keep up the good work
Here is the video clip from youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STBodNu_XDw
Good Morning. Great to see you last night and hope all goes well getting the RV repaired today. You made reference to your journal last night and I had not gone far enough backwards. Thanks for the comments around Ange and Bruno’s. Bonne Chance.
Hi Rich – great job so far!!!!! Keep it up. I work for a cancer research charity in Scotland that funds research all over the world. One of our supporters, Phil Goddard, has just finished a walk from New York city to Los Angeles. if you need any tips or advice, check out his site at http://www.NYtoLA.org
All the best – I’ll follow your journey with interest.
Cheers,
Jack @ AICR
PS – my wife grew up in Chilliwack, not far from Vancouver.
hey…hi…cya later
(Halifax, N.S)
You have left footprints on our heart! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to be part of your efforts Rich! We are family now!
You make Kingston Ontario proud! Looking forward to seeing you in Vancouver in September! Keep in touch, stay safe and keep being you! Thank you for showing us all that all we need to do is put a little extra in front of ordinary to be the the extraordinary person that you are showing us! You make a difference!
Hello Richard. I was one of the kids you gave a presentation to in Collins Bay. I think it’s really cool what you’re doing and I support you 110% Alot of people had friends who had cancer but they didn’t do anything of this magnitude for them. It’s great what you’re doing and you are changing Canada! GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!!
hey rich its me that was really fun what we did on friday and saturday and i will get you the name of the orginization for you…anyways good luck and have fun!!!
hi it is michael from valley way.And mr. lemons is my math teacher. and i hope you have a grate suses in your roller balding! (your way cooler then mr. lemon)
Hi Rich, you don’t know me but I saw you travelling through Napanee today and looked up this website. I just wanted to say good luck in your journey and that you should be really proud of what you are doing! I know you will touch many people’s hearts along the way, and on behalf of all the people who become inspired by you and yet never take the time to you tell you…I truly say THANKS!!!
Dear Rick,
As you know our school was pretty generous to you, I would like to place a donation of one hundred dollars from my family. How do I get the money to you?
hi rich your speach was very interesting i think i will donate some money for your friend. and it was an inspirer ation
Rich,
It sounds like you are having quite the adventure. Let me know when you will be getting close to Durham. I live just off highway two in Newcastle and would love to come out and see you.
Hey Rich!! I first heard you about you on a Toronto radio station earlier this afternoon. You sound like an amazing person doing this in the name of your friend and for Cancer Research. You have come so far already. I’ve put a link of your webpage onto the Toronto Network of Facebook, and also on my page. I can see the end!
Hey Rich! Things are starting to come together for the Skate for Hope Blade -a- Thon at the Kingston Power Play Centre. Thursday July 12th seems to be the decided date. The sponsorship forms will be ready to be picked up at Boston Pizza and the Power Play Centre by Wednesday of next week. Each participant will be provided with $5.00 Boston Pizza coupons to assist in sponsorship. The event will be from 6-10 with spot light prizes as well as prizes awarded to the participants raising the most sponsorship! So far we have Kingston Power Play Centre, Boston Pizza , Goodlife on board. We look forward to updating you on the growing probabilities! Looks like we have a dj whos’ willing to donate his time, JT photography will definately be on site and I think we have the firefighters willing to make themselves availbale to have their pictures taken with kids, for the cause! we are in the process of getting a BBQ set up as well as a silent auction. Never done anything like this before, so not sure what we can expect , but hoping we can generate a couple thousand dollars and even more awareness!
Let’s get others on board as you cross the country! Smile! Youre making a difference!
Hi Rich,
By chance, I saw you blading through Bowmanville, Ontario this afternoon. I knew I had to catch up to you on Highway 2. Last year I followed (via e-mail) 4 wonderful young men longboard across this country to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. “My boys” were “Push for the Cure”. I strongly connected with them since I am a breast cancer survivor. And today was emotional for me to meet you. So young, so slim going so far! I hope my donation helps you reach your goal. Yes this is a trip of a lifetime for you. Be safe! Have fun. All my best to you. I will continue to check your progress out. Louise
Hey Rich! Wow, you have covered lots of ground since Fredericton. Things seem to be going great for you. We will be heading to Ontario on Tuesday. I think we are pulling an all nighter, but hopefully we will catch up with you in Welland. Did you ever get your sticker and patch from NB? Let me know. Keep up the great work!!
Rich,
You’re amazing! I shed many tears last night at the Brampton Relay for Life, and more as I looked around your site and read some of your journal entries. It’s people like you who will really help us conquer this disease. Thank You!
Laurie
Thank you for writing in your journal Rich. It is truly something I look forward to every morning as I enjoy my coffee. I’m looking forward to seeing you in the Kitchener Area.
Spotted your blading along Highway 8 heading towards Vineland along your way to your Niagara Fall destination.
My mom and I saw you on Highway 8 going towards St. Catharines. My mom was so excited to hand the driver behind you some money. Cancer has touched our family and we pray for you as your journey through this great nation. God bless you!
My daughter, Noreen, and I were so pleased to have been able to meet you all on Sunday morning, in Oakville. We had a birthday afternoon Sunday, so couldn’t leave a message then, and all day yesterday we were emailing anyone we could think of, along your current route, to ask for media attention to help in raising donations for you and your fabulous trek. TV, radio, newspapers and even Mayors of towns have been contacted and we hope it will bring the results we think you should have. We will continue to send emails to the next sets of Mayors, etc. all along your journey. We think you are a fantastic person to take on such a huge endeavour, and we also think your parents are wonderful to be with you and show their support for you.
Best of luck to you, Rich. We’ll be following your progress. Ahhh, if only we knew the roads you are taking from Guelph to Brampton and then on to Barrie and Sudbury! We’d like to meet up with you along the way.
HEY RICH,
I PASSED YOU THURSDAY AFTERNOON BESIDE CHIPPAWA CREEK PARK ON CREEK RD. IN WAINFLEET. GOOD TO SEE THE RV UP AND RUNNIN. YOUR DOIN WHAT MOST PEOPLE COULD ONLY DREAM OF GOOD LUCK.
Hey Rich!
I finally caught up on reading all the journal entries! It’s funny when you don’t have a computer at your fingertips how much you don’t yearn for one!!!! I’m so glad things are still going well…as for the RV…Duct Tape….It fixes anything and everything
j/k
Keep it up! I’m still emailing around like mad and bugging my pals even if they can’t donate to your cause…maybe send you some water or something!!! Also, may have lead on firetruck escort somewheres in the lower mainland…not my pursuit, but cross your fingers.
Cheerios!
J.
HI Rich…
I passed you today on HWY 7 while you were skating through the nursery parking lot. We honked in support of you and your cause. You are truely an inspiration to all people.
I wish you the best of luck in reaching your goal..I will be checking your website regularily to read you journal!!
Keep up the good work!!
Good morning Rich. I hope the skate up Yonge Street to Barrie is good. I feel like we’re missing something today…..after traveling in front of you with our 4-ways on for two days, it seems very quiet. Some of the two days of photos turned out well, I’ll scan the better ones and email to you (my family are really ticked that I didn’t want a digital camera…now I kind of wish I had one).
Still working on the media, etc. My friend, Stan Campell, will be putting your journey onto his trucker’s radio show: http://www.truckerradio.com. I’m sure he will be in contact with you soon. Still working on a few other things for you. Have a good skate today.
I came upon a child of God, he was skating along the road and I asked myself “where is he going?” this he told me…very catchy web address..had me wondering for a few days.
I came across you along the Grand River at Six Nations..on my way to a meeting in Brantford.
Good stuff…cancer has touched my family many times now. May the Creator be with you on your journey.
Hey Rich,
Thanks for having dinner with us once again on Saturday. It was an honour to meet you! You are doing great and I am now a big fan, as is Matthew. He was very impressed with you AND your inline skate that had been on display LOL. He will be sending you a message after camp, as we had a busy weekend what with the fair in town and Canada Day celebrations and all.
Thanks for all that you do!
Keri
I JUST HEARD YOU ON THE RADIO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was screaming (my neighbour must have thought I was crazy, hehe) Way to go, let’s start planning the wrap party
I just heard you on the radio in Vancouver!!!!!! So exciting!!!
2 months and counting ….. We’re all excited for your return home
hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Rich do good
by MATTHEW
Please stop telling everyone I baked you cookies. You’re really hurting my street cred.
saw your story on MCTV out of Sudbury, ONT… we are in Sturgeon Falls… an hour East on Hwy 17!
Best wishes! Journey well…
It was great to see you and chat a bit, if even just for a short while. We plan to watch the local news at noon today to see if you get a replay. Hope the rain has let up! Go Rich go!
Just watched you on CTV and they didn’t say that you were the 1st man (as we’d thought they wouldn’t) but you got a nice long spot and came across well in the interview. They also gave the website.
Just caught you on soonews.ca, they had a chat with you just outside of Echo Bay near Sault Ste. Marie. Just want to say it is an amazing journey that you are on and I thank you for what you are doing. You are an inspiration and I wish you safe travels and continued success on your journey.
Rich,
I passed you while you were in Bruce Mines Ontario. I only wish that I knew what you stood for then. You are a fine man to be doing what you are doing. Congradulation.
Donna, from Desbarats Ontario.
Hi Rich!
I got all caught up on your BLOG after I got back from C. Rica! It sounds like you are still doing great! Keep up the amazing work, we are thinking of you and tracking your progress!
Kathy & Gord
Hi Rich, Jake and I just got back from Boston Pizza on Queen St. E & Chrysler Drive in Brampton. I took a photo of you in and gave it to Tony…not sure where he’s going to put it. I hoped you had left a poster with him, but I’ll see if I can make a print of the one on your home page, and if I can, I’ll take it in for him to put up where people coming in can see it.
If anyone reading this is near Brampton, please go to the above Boston Pizza location for some meals and let them know you are there to support Rich and his Skate for Hope journey. Until September, they will be donating 5% of your bill to Rich’s journey. To ensure the donation, write it on your bill when you pay for your meals.
Tell your family and friends about this location. Let’s get some more money raised!!!
Just saw you go by my building in Thunder Bay along Water St.
Keep up the great work Rich its important.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Have a look! I think there will be one for each province if you approve. Oh if you have a particular music theme in mind, send me a mp3!
Keep going Rich!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TKaY0Nj4Do
Rich i think everyone who reads your journal from now on must give at least a $5.00 donation.
The video Jewels posted is great nice idea.
Say hi to mom and dad.Take care you look great in your pics.
God Bless You
Rosemary in NL.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!! I hope you like the little gift I sent you
I’m counting down the days until you arrive home! I love you!
1.5 months to go!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Rich!
Hope everything is going good.
Talk to you soon,
Euge
Hey! Saw you today at the travel center and heard you on the radio a couple hours later! Keep up the great work and good luck on your trip!!
My daughter and I drove from Oakville ON to Edmonton AB from July 19 to 23rd. She has moved there with her husband and it was a bittersweet journey since I flew back home on my own — but we had a wonderful 5 days together that I will treasure always. When we saw you on July 21st (Happy Birthday!) rollerblading on the highway near Ignace with the camper following behind we wondered about you and vowed to look you up on the internet. Your dedication and caring for others and your cause are inspiring and moving. Just wanted you to know that people ‘out there’ are seeing you and are cheering you on. I wish you good luck, good health and may God keep you safe!
Sat. July 28. You are close to or in Sask. by now, our home province. We keep tabs on you through your journal. You are doing great.
Orla and Dale
By the way, great photos – who is the photographer, Bev or Brian?
HI Rich, Just caught up with your incredible journey. watched the video from Ottawa. Don’t they tell kids there not to accept candy from strange old men? LOL. Say Hi to your MOm and Dad for us. We’ll see them in Florida this winter.
We are proud of you as we have lost too many to cancer. Buying an other mile for my uncle who passed recently.
Hey Rich — I just stummbled across your site accidently and couldn’t believe what an amazing thing you are doing. Wow, incredible to say the least! It is unbelievable what changes in few years, where you have gone and what you are accomplishing! I still am having a hard time believing it is actually you. Good luck with this journey…and what a journey it is! AMAZING!
I saw you on the news tonight. sounds like you are on a wonderful journey which will do so much more than raise money. It takes a very special kind of person to be called to make a journey like this and I wish you and your team self discovery beyond compare. May the Creator bless you and I will look for you when you come through Edmonton. Kelly
You are almost in Calgary????!!! I was in the process of starting to hit up D for his connections for some police escort for you…so unfortunately it’s too late for me to do anything for you in cowtown…however…when are you to hit Delta??? I think D can talk to some DPD fellas there to give you an escort to the Ttown ferry terminal….any ideas on dates? email me some contact info and i’ll see what I can do!!
Sorry I”m going to miss your homecoming into Vancouver…but the wilderness of the Yukon calls, however, you’ve seen more wildlife than I
Cheers!!!
Hi Rich, I was one of the reporters that spoke to you at the Innisfree supper and Brett Kissel concert. Having grown up in Innisfree my whole life I am very honoured that our community helped you out in such a way. It means a lot when somebody comes along and spreads special words like you did about our town.
Congratulations on your trip, it was great meeting you! I hope the final leg of your cross Canada trip goes just as well as the first part!
From Felicty Bergman
and the Bergman family
(and probably a lot of people from Innisfree)
I admire your courage and determination!! I’m a kidney cancer survivor of 6.5 years now. My grandmother, 94, is a breast cancer survivor. I lost my step dad to Esophageal Cancer 20 years ago, July 27th and I just lost my father to Esophageal Cancer on July 29th.
God Bless you for your amazing trek across our glorious Country!!
Christine Brassington
Hey Rich!
You’re doing awesome,keep up the great work, only a little further to go! Keep your head up!
Boy oh Boy Richard I do admire you and what you are doing for an obviously great friend. I personally do not know Jeff, but I do his Mom and sibling. My son went to nursery school with his sibling ( 21 years ago) and I work at the same hospital as his Mom. I read about you and what you are on the hospital email. You are a great inspiration and such a wonderful friend, keep blading, CG
We have been following your progess and are glad you have accomplished your goal.
Your friends and neighbours congratulate you and your parents on a job well done !To Brian & Bev.we hope you have a safe trip home.
Enjoy your first day rollerblading in BC!! I can’t believe you’re almost home!
3 weeks and counting until your finale!
The home stretch eh Richard? Wow, how time flies when you’re crossing the country one ridiculous long kilometer at a time. You know it’s not too late to quit if you’re just not feeling it…….okay maybe it is too late, much, much too late. Try to enjoy these last few weeks. I was hoping for a little more action in terms of crashes in the last 100 days or so. One fall, in 10 provinces is not giving the people what they want. You’re like Nascar, we really don’t want you to hurt yourself but we wouldn’t mind hearing about a spectacular crash every couple weeks or so. Anyway, something to think about as you travel the winding mountain roads.
All the best brother, see you at the finish line. You’ll recognize me. I’ll be the guy pushing Crystal aside trying to get the first triumphant hug.
Rich, I’m seeing in your journal, and have heard from your mom that you are already in Salmon Arm,….a day earlier than expected. Too bad about Golden….my email to the mayor said you estimated arriving there tomorrow (22). I guess I’d better make my letters’ estimated dates a day earlier than I’ve calculated. Mayors and media as far as Chilliwack (& of course Vancouver) have already been notified about your expected dates of arrival. I’ll get emailing the towns on the remainder of your trek tonight.
Noreen and I wish we could be in Vancouver for your arrival, but that’s when she will be in Toronto’s 60km Weekend To End Breast Cancer walk. Good luck with the mountains.
Hi Rich,
I just heard about your journey on the news and you are a true inspiration to everyone. Congratulations on allyou have accomplished along the way.
God bless your kind soul.
Be safe!
Hang in there buddy.
Thank you
WOW…you are just cruising along!!!
Keep it up!
Hey Guys!
You are all amazing. You must be excited to be almost home Rich. The Vancouver homecoming sounds like it will be quite an event. Sorry that we can’t be there to skate with you, but we will certainly have you in our thoughts on Sept. 8. Good on ya…this has been a tremendous accomplishment; you are an inspiration to all.
The Jamieson’s
What an inspiration you are! Way to go! Hope more people will hear about your journey and donate a lot more money!
Wow. It’s mind-blowing to think that even a person living a relatively healthy life has a risk of getting cancer, especially if it’s in their family. It’s really important that you’re doing this, and you deserve a lot of support. Good luck!
I’m soooo happy for you that Crystal was able to surprise you!!! Take it easy rich you are almost done!
Hi Rich,
I travelled behind you a short ways on the coquihalla august 25th and saw you pushing yourself to the limits as the terrain reached skyward. I hope you feel the support from cancer touched canadians. We are rooting for you. You are making such a difference
Amazing, You guys have pulled it off. Congratulations. Can’t wait to hear more about the journey. I am amazed and so proud!!
JL
Hi Rich, It’s been about three days since I last looked at your site……..WOW…..so glad you are doing so well. Interesting reading the updated journal. Sorry I didn’t know you would be zigzagging so much, otherwise I would have emailed more towns along the way. At least the major media have been contacted. Have a safe trip the rest of the way. We’ll continue to read about your success. Watch out for that long weekend traffic! D
Rich I’ll take this time to give you a early congrats, as tomorrow i have to be admitted to Corner Brook hospital for a few weeks.
I may not have internet access so I’ll catch up on the journals when i get back home. I’ve read them daily and enjoyed them. I
hope you inspire someone else now to start a new journey across Canada to continue fundraising for such a needed cause. Calvin and myself at this time would like to invite your parents,Wendy, your girlfriend and yourself to our home in Newfoundland anytime you’re visiting,also please tell your parents we are proud grandparents to a beautiful 8lb 10 ounce baby girl.born Aug. 12th.
Thank you for your frequent and positive comments in your journal regarding Newfoundland.Again congratulations you’re almost home and thank you for what you have done to help others.Your friend ADAM surely must be glad to have you for a friend.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR TEAM.
Rosemary Howse
Kippens, NL.
well…you must be on the island by now! hope that the ferry rides weren’t too bad and that your escort to the ferries was good and that you are enjoying the scenery! You are definitely almost home! Have fun!
Hey Rich:
I have your “Daily Journal” in my ‘favorites’ and have read your journals every day since you started your journey. WELCOME HOME. Will try to be there on Saturday when you arrive.
Congratulations on your long journey, Rich, we’re happy to see that you are only two short days away from home. Congratuations also on having such loving parents who were willing to give up 5 months of their time to help you achieve your goal. It’s nice to have met you and your parents. Enjoy your homecoming!!!
Welcome Home Rich…wish I could be there to skate with you
Congratulations on the funds and awareness you have raised. You are definitely an inspiration.
Congratulations Rich! You did it!!! A million congrats and a million thanks to you!! You did great, I hope people continues to help you with your campaign!!
Hi Rich,
Thank you so much for taking the time out to come see the Dragon Divas Thurs., it was an honor and we were so happy to get to meet you. You are truly an amazing person! It’s people like you who are so giving of their time and themselves and do things like this that help make it possible for people like us survive and be able to do what we do.
Congrats Rich we are so proud of you, great to see Crystal roller blading with you!! Say Hi to your Mom And Dad for us and of course Winnie lol Hope you enjoyed your finale party!!
Congratulations onyour effort and success to let Canadians know about this most lethal of cancers. It can be beaten with more research and better treatments. Thanks for raising awareness across Canada!
Hey Rich!! Congratulations on finishing!!! Sorry for the delay in sending a message! I got too caught up in other things. I have to get back on to finish reading your journal. I’m assuming it’ll be on here for a good long time still?
Congratulations again! You’ve done a completely amazing thing!
hey man!
i am so proud of you! you are a man of great conviction and stuck with somthing that i might not have. your a good man. now that your home i hope your taking care of yourself.
much love man