Osakatomebaby

Well this is not in character but I got this email from a very good friend recently and can testify to the following:

• She is hard core, serious, smart as hell. Used to be my roommate for several years.
• I know her bro and he is a sweetheart. I am not being sarcastic now, but he used to take care of little animals like, say, my discarded hedgehog.
• He has a cool as all get-out wife who has been through all of this with him.

Anyway, if it's in your means...I will send you the address. Probably (99.99%) I will not have another post like this. I don't know why I'm apologizing, Craig's having a hella worse time than me or you, probably...she told me offline that he stays up some nights in agonizing pain. Shoot. I used to think I was going to die if I got an earache. Sorry, I don't know what else to tell you. This is what she officially said:

On Jolly July 17th, Saturday, smack dab in the middle of the blazin Texas summer, I'm going to ride 50 miles to raise money for my brother.

As many of you know he is disabled due to a chronic injury and has no insurance. He is also a new father. He has been working with a new doctor and a new chiropractor that does reallignment which is helping with secondary injuries, but he has been diagnosed with RSD, a nerve disease that has no available cure, though treatment is possible, and we are trying to do all we can. In short, he needs about 1000 dollars a month just for medical work (his medicine alone is 400/month without any treatments). This puts a tremendous burden on the familia and on him to work when he mostly cannot. He should have some medicare within 6 months (we hope).

We are also in a lawsuit with the facility that caused the negligence that caused his accident 4 years ago-however, we are fighting a big california lawfirm and need money to pay the lawyers to depose witnesses to force the other side to move the case forward. This will cost us a few thousand. The sooner we can get a settlement or go to court, the sooner my bro will have the money for the care, groceries, and support he needs. This means the world to me. I don't know any other way to raise the dollars. If anyone wants to ride with me, that would be a great participation too.

My goal is to raise $5000 dollars for my brother, Craig. If you feel inclined to contribute, you can do so by mile or inspiration. I know I can raise this much, and I thank you for your contributions, financial and otherwise. And thank you to those who have participated in his care before. On I go on the bike!!!