Saturday, August 29, 2009

With Love, Ashley and L-E

I would just like to personally thank all my family and friends out there that have supported us, and helped us out in anyway they could.  It's hard to describe the feeling you get when you look back onto all the people we've met on this journey.  Not only the people here, but the people back home who are working behind the scenes, or the friends that have help us along the way.  We never knew exactly where this could take us, and there were times when we doubted we would be able to make it happen... but because of the collaboration of many, the support and belief you've all had in us, we are on an amazing adventure.  
To go across the United States, in the hopes of shortening the road to a cure for Parkinson's Disease, all started with an idea, with Skip's desire to challenge himself in the extreme, and a hope that we can make a difference.   The help and support we have received has shown us just that!  Anyone can make a difference, and no matter how small you may think your part in it is, it's not.  Without all the little things people have done to help us along in this cause, it wouldn't be as big as it is. 
So here is a little thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone along the way;
(it's in no order other than how good my memory is, and if I forget anyone, don't think you are any less important!!! )  Arch and Cindy, all of the Bailey clan, My mom, Deb Jones, Shirley, Wendy and Cody Jones, Rudy Verner and his family, Josh, Bobbi Shay and her Inn, Pat and Nicole Boyle, Showplace Productions,Jon, Hannah, Michael, Puffer, Dereck, Maria, Vanessa, and everyone from Chicago, Ron Taylor and Jim Pettus, and all of PATCO, Team Fox, Adam, Dale Peterson, Peter Pletcher, Dorothy Cox, The Rodeway Inn, Lauren Fisher, Cheryl, Denis and Cody, Jenny Underwood and Gordon, Stephanie and Barbera Goila, Glenn, Sara, Alanna, Pat Duncan, Val, Elisa and Steven, Angele, my Homo-wner, and I wish I had written everyones names down!
I hope you all know how much this means to us! 

My biggest thanks goes out to my Husband to be, Skip.  It all started with his ideas and determination.  He is my rock star, and I am so proud to be a part of this along side him.  Thank you my love, you are amazing

2 comments:

  1. Hi Skip and Ashley,
    I met you in Colorado last Sunday at the "Kum and Go,"(conversation starter there). I have been following you on my blackberry (tiny) and just wanted to congratulate you on your amazing progress. It was fun meeting you two. I love the pictures. Stay safe. I may have missed his name somewhere, but what is your dogs name?
    Where can I send a check?
    Take care,
    JoDene Roberts

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  2. Hi JoDene!
    So good to hear from you! Glad your enjoying the blog. I put a picture of that particular gas station on my facebook to the great astonishment of my friends back home...
    You can donate right through Skip's Team Fox page. I put a direct link up top. It's the green Team Fox, right below the "Welcome to the Adventure" (top left), if you'd like to do it right online. Also I believe you can print out a form off the MJFF website to mail checks. If you'd like to send me your e-mail at coasttocoastforpd@hotmail.com I would be happy to e-mail you all the links.

    Our doggy's name is L-E, she's a two and a half year old golden retriever, and the best traveling mascot we could of asked for!

    Thank you again for your interest, it was great to meet you! Have fn on all your adventures,
    Ashley, Skip and L-E

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