PERIMETER RUN - A TRIP AROUND THE EDGE OF THE UNITED STATES

ONE RIDER
ONE MOTORCYCLE.
ONE TRAILER.
ONE TRIP.
ONE LIFETIME.
ONE CHANCE

WELCOME TO THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME. MAY YOU ENJOY THE TRIP, TOO.

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO BRIAN, LAUREN, MARIE, ADAM, MARIEL AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE 1ST MICHIGAN COLONIAL FIFE AND DRUM CORPS FOR THE CHANCE TO CHASE ONE MORE DREAM. 

HANTA YO - "CLEAR THE WAY"
 

JUNE 20-21 "IT NEVER RAINS IN CALIFORNIA, SO GIRL, LET ME WARN YA, IT POURS - MAN - IT POURS"

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CHECKS TO:
GAIL PURTAN FUND KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE 4100 JOHN R DETROIT, MI  48201
1-800-527-6266
"IN MEMORY OF MARY LOGSDON" - IN NOTE SECTION OF CHECK

JUNE 20-21, 2006 - "IT NEVER RAINS IN CALIFORNIA, SO GIRL, LET ME WARN YA….IT POURS, MAN, IT POURS"

The last two days have been busy with seeing the most beautiful grand daughter ever born in human history and talking with various media people about Ovarian Cancer and the need for those in research to "catch up" with the researchers who have been tremendous strides in treating both breast cancer and cervical cancer. Ovarian cancer is still way down the list of achievements made in getting just an early detection test, let alone a cure.

The reason this trip was undertaken was to make people aware of ovarian cancer, ans what it can mean to any woman who contracts the disease. I was interviewed by a local paper today, and the Detroit Free Press this afternoon. In both cases, I mentioned the fact that if everyone who sent in just one dollar to the Gail Purtan Fund, perhaps; just maybe, it would be that dollar that allowed four more minutes of research - the necessary four minutes - that could mean the difference between life or death for some woman somewhere.

Yesterday, the 20th, I walked around downtown Royal Oak, Michigan, to be with my son and Mariel, my granddaughter. I loved the experience. I also watched this precious little girl and wondered if she might have to still deal with the terror of being told that she had ovarian cancer. It is my fervent wish; my most ardent desire, that no woman should have to deal with this anymore. I love my children and my "new" children (my son in law and daughter in law) more than my own life. I love my beautiful granddaughter beyond any measure whatsoever.

I hope this helps in some small way to push those who read this, to send in just one dollar. Just one. Make a difference. If you can afford $5.00, then send that in to the address above. Let's make every effort to eradicate the most deadly of all gynecological diseases known to exist.
It is good to be home for this short time. It has brightened my day and made this rain more tolerable. Today, it has rained very hard with lightening and thunder. It has been very entertaining. Of course, I can say that, since I have not been on a motorcycle since I got to my niece's house in Virginia. All that changes when I grab the handle grips upon my return on June 23, Friday. It has felt good to "reconnect" again, however briefly. My family has been a wonderful support for me while on this trek.

Friday, I leave from DTW and arrive in Washington to begin heading south. The plan is to head clear down to Key West, then turn around and take the Florida gulf coast up and around to Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and points west. We have a huge and beautiful country. I can't wait to see what is over the next hill and around the next curve. Whatever it is, it will help make a memory, I am sure

 

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    • 6/22/2006 2:13 PM Ryan Nevedal wrote:
      Mark,

      God bless you, as you continue your tremendous journey in the fight to find a cure for ovarian cancer. I will keep you in my prayers as you continue your journey and I look forward to reading all of your updates as they are entered. Safe travels and return home safely.

      W. Ryan Nevedal

      “All journeys have secret destinations of which the travel is unaware.”

      -Martin Buber
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    • 6/23/2006 8:15 AM Jon Imerman wrote:
      Mark, I think what you're doing is awesome, and I feel for you for your loss. A friend referred you to me. Would love to talk with you and see if we can collude for the cancer cause. I am a survivor and run an org called Imerman Angels:
      Imerman Angels (www.ImermanAngels.org) is a “1-on-1 Cancer Support” organization that connects a person fighting cancer today ("Fighter") with another who's beaten cancer ("Survivor").  1-on-1 relationships give a Fighter the chance to ask personal questions and receive encouragement from someone who is uniquely familiar—a Survivor.
      Please contact me when you can. Thank you and stay well.

      Jon Imerman
      Executive Director
      IMERMAN ANGELS
      C: (312) 307-4948
      O: (312) 643-5560
      F: (312) 643-5562
      40 E. Chicago Ave., #172
      Chicago, IL 60611
      JonImerman@mac.com

      If you know anyone affected by cancer, please tell them about us.

      Imerman Angels is a 1-on-1 Cancer Support network that pairs 1 cancer fighter with 1 cancer survivor.

      www.ImermanAngels.org
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    • 6/23/2006 11:14 AM Bob Perry wrote:
      It was nice to have you home for a few days.....hurry back. Now get your butt back on that bike and have a safe enjoyable ride. Take care my friend and be careful.
      Bob P.
      aka Harley
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    • 6/23/2006 9:00 PM Jim Rabine wrote:
      Sorry I missed your retirement party. John Gray told me about it a few days after the event and about your trip. Franz (the Preacher) is my Sturgis guide. His interview of you hit the stands so I tracked down your site and have caught up with your exploits. I ode for a summer at 14, 2 uears in college, and then got safe as I was married. In 2003 I got a lw rider. Last year I traded it in on a 2003 Ultra Classic (rich red). I realy enjoyed your stories about Catfish, tattoes, etc. The pics help. I'll follow your exploits. A trail map charting your route & progrss would help. If its there,I haven't explored your web deep enough. GOOD TRAVELS!
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    • 7/4/2006 3:21 PM Mike Bump wrote:
      Hey Mark,

      Long time no talk buddy! Spag mailed me your feature article in the Free Press and I wanted to connect, send you our condolences on the loss of Mary and give you a pat on the back for the cause you've taken up. Here's our encouragement to keep the shiny side up and know that my wife Lorrie & I send our prayers and warm wishes for a safe ride on your mission.

      As one Harley brother, EDHS grad & music lover to another........ride on my old friend. God Bless

      Bumpster & the Mrs.
      Las Vegas, NV
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