WAM On The Tour!
Sunday 7/24/10
- Read message from WAM Tour Director, Janelle Gunn and Make-A-Wish Staff
- The last day of the ride proved to be the best day yet, as it always is! The weather turned beautiful and the ride in to the Heroes Hurrah was filled with anticipation as riders worked their way to the finish line!
Photo Credit: Bryan Mitchell Photography
- The previous night played host to the WAMMYS Awards Ceremony where many riders, teams and volunteers were honored for their fundraising efforts and spirit! A rebroadcast of the WAMMYS can now be viewed at: http://dev2.magicoast.com/server/MakeAWish
- The Foundation would like to especially acknowledge our Massage Therapists who donate their time and talent on all 3 days of the tour. We apologize for the oversight, during our WAMMYS ceremony, in not recognizing these dedicated individuals who make the world of difference to our riders and to the tour. We love you and could not do it without you!!!!!
- We also would like to extend a special thank you to Prestige who performed at the WAMMYS. You guys were amazing and brought the house down! Great job! You can learn more about prestige at www.wishmich.org/Prestige.
- Sunday also played host to our very first WAM 50. With over 100 registered riders the event literally took off and we are pleased to announce will return due to popular demand!
- At the Heroes Hurrahhttp://www.wishmich.org/heroeshurrah, riders and Volunteers were treated to warm thank you's from their wish heroes as they placed their medallions around their neck. This special moment is made possible by our wonderful wish families and wish heroes and we thank them all for coming out and supporting the Foundation, Riders and Volunteers.
- Inspirational Rider Kevin Degen, who pedals a specialized bike with the use of just one leg and one arm, had a very special wish hero's welcome from Kennedy when he crossed the finish line. This video, posted by Kennedy's mom, can currently be viewed on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wishmich.
- Check out Kevin's other inspirational Channel 7 interview at www.wishmich.org/kevindegen
- Stay tuned to www.wishmich.org/wam along with the WAM on the Tour page, www.wishmich.org/wamonthetour, as we play catch up with more photos, videos and Tour updates!
- Congratulations to all for a fantastic WAM 50 and WAM 300! We thank everyone involved for their support and cannot wait to see you all again next year!
Saturday 7/24/10
- The day started out wet and rainy, causing more than a few wipe-outs!
- Wish kid Victoria and family met the riders at lunch with smiles and candy for all.
- The first riders made it in to DeWitt High School a little after noon, some by SAG vans (not by choice!).
- The night ended on a high note at the WAMMYS celebration and awards show. Riders, Volunteers, & Wish Kids were recognized for their amazing fundraising, teamwork, and other notable acts.
 
- The total fundraising amount thus far is over $1.5 Million! WAY TO GO!!
Friday 7/23/10
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Today the humidity is at 100% but so is the determination, excitement and will our rider's possess as they begin their journey and ride in honor of their wish heroes!
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It was a bit of a foggy start for our first rider who headed out at 6:00 a.m. this morning.
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at 10:00 am it is about 70 degrees outside but with 93% current humidity it kind of feels like 170%!
- At breakstop #4, at least one of the riders decided to take a dip in Diamond Lake.
Check out Kevin's truly inspirational Channel 7 Interview
  
Thursday Night 7/22/10
Rain did not stop the more than 800 WAM riders, volunteers and staff from showing up in Chelsea and Traverse City for the start of this year's Wish-A-Mile 300 Bicycle Tour (WAM). Everyone is settling, sharing stories and preparing for tomorrow's early morning start. Stay tuned for exciting daily updates through out the tour on our site, Facebook and Twitter.
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