Thanks for following WAM On The Tour!
The weather was beautiful and the smiles even more so. Even with a few tumbles and more than a few sore muscles, the smiles seemed to get bigger with each mile.
On behalf of the Foundation and our wish children and families, we THANK all of the riders, volunteers, sponsors, donors and everyone who supported this event and our wish kids throughout the year. Together, this group has achieved a record-breaking year, raising more than $1.8 Million... and counting!
We can't wait to see everyone again for a very special WAM next year – our 25th Anniversary Ride! Registration for the 2012 tour opens Sept. 15 at noon! Let the fun begin anew!
Final Day, Day Three (Sunday 7/31/11)
Weather around 11:30 a.m., averaged 90°.
First rider left Dewitt High School around 6 a.m.
First riders arrived at lunch at 8:20 a.m. at Heartwood School where they enjoyed a pizza lunch.
First riders crossed the Heroes Hurrah finish line around 11 a.m. !
Everyone enjoyed crossing the finish line and experiencing the Heroes Hurrah ending celebration at Chelsea Fairgrounds!
The heroes’ welcome received on Sunday included our genuine and heartfelt appreciation for the time, effort and heart given on WAM and all year long. Thanks to everyone's efforts, hundreds of children will receive their wishes in the months ahead and share the power of a wish® during their health challenges.
View Andrew Knapik's photos from Sunday
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Day Two (Saturday 7/30/11)
Afternoon temps today were around 88°
The first rider out of Ferris State University School left at 6 a.m.
The first rider arrived to lunch at Seiter Educational Center at 8:30 a.m., where they were treated to another delicious lunch compliments of Ferris Catering and greeted by Wish Kids Cole, Mariah and Ryan.
First rider to finish today's 113.2 miles arrived at Dewitt High School at 11:45 a.m. !
Everyone enjoyed Saturday Night's Award Ceremony, especially meeting wish kids Micah and Victoria. Stay tuned for a video replay of Saturday's WAMMYS show!
Saturday's to-date WAM toal was announced! $1,800,000 was raised!
View Andrew Knapik's photos from Saturday's ride!
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Day One (Friday 7/29/11)
Afternoon temps today were around 82°
The first rider out of East Middle School left at 5:58 a.m.
The first rider arrived to lunch at Forest View Elementary School at 8:25 a.m., where they were treated to a delicious lunch compliments of Ferris Catering and greeted by Wish Kids Hunter and Bradley.
The first rider arrived at Ferris State University at 10:45 a.m.
View Andrew Knapik's photos from Friday!
View Bryan Mitchell's photos from Friday!
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Thursday Night 7/28/11
And We're Off!
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 up, sharing stories and preparing for tomorrow's early morning start. Wish Kids Dillon and Thorah greeted riders, volunteers and supporters during dinner and everyone was treated to Cold Stone Ice Cream for dessert. Stay tuned for exciting daily updates through out the tour on our site, Facebook and Twitter.
View Andrew Knapik's photos from Thursday!
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