I’m in Vinton at 120 miles and have no one to ride rest of the night with me. They either hit the wall or are asleep. Not comfortable riding by myself in the dark. :-(
hail & huge droplets at mile 20-24. Arrived in Beckworth drenched & cold. dried on the ride to Loyalton. 36 done.
This will be my 10th year to ride Christian Encounter Ranch-CER's Agony Ride. In the past years I have written to you about 1) CER is a worthy cause that supports children who hit rock-bottom, were either abused, surrounded by bad influences, failed by our system or made the wrong choices. 2) CER & staff wisely utilizes your donation for the children. They receive no government funding. Staff sacrificed personally during lean times and in recent years have been able to grow the program due to your donations and support. 3) CER has over 80% success rate. CER wants them to not only graduate high school, but also become contributing leaders in our communities and will work with them until they are 25. 4) CER is Christian-based with students taught faith by example. The hope is the children chose to be helped along a Christ-led path. However, children of all faith are accepted & helped, and not all who succeed believe in Christ. 5) I grew up in a very financially-poor, single-parent home and personally know people that could have been any of these students, but there wasn't a CER for them.
This year, I share why I volunteer. I have been blessed to have many people mentor, guide, support me to who I am today. There's one person who did this all my life, my mom. As some of you know, my mom recently passed away. She believed that even though we were poor, that there were always people less fortunate than us. If we help them then our life is enriched by our realizing our life is blessed and rich in many other ways. She was always grateful. She had plenty to pray for with her many hardships in her life but her prayer was usually in gratitude to God. She loved volunteering at The Agony Ride. When she found out pickles help prevent or lessen cramping, she’d say “pickles, pickles, eat pickles.” Attached is a picture of her before a ride with Tom, Amy and me. The second picture is when I came in after riding all night. She was grateful I was safe. Please sponsor my ride in memory of my mom, a grateful volunteer who counted her blessings from God.
Please sponsor these youths and my ride. As I ride, it's these students and interns that encourage and support the riders. While I ride and you sponsor, we prove to them that they are loved and their lives are worthwhile. Please pray that there are no fires and smoke while we train and during the 2025 ride.
Thank you for your support, prayers and encouragement! Message me if you want to join the ride or help SAG (support the riders)!
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Grace: Thank you Captain Dan! I'll miss riding with you.
Grace: Thank you Ron & Carol for your faithful support. I 'll be looking for you, Ron at a SAG station. Thank you for helping the riders.
Isaiah 40:31 ... but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall pedal and not be weary; they shall ride and not faint. You are such a strong and determined warrior! God bless you Grace!
Grace: Thank you for your encouraging words and prayers. I'll do my best to keep pedaling.
Good luck, Grace! This is a special donation, in loving memory of your sweet mom. I know you will be riding hard for her this year, but do take care of yourself, as you’ve had a tough year, too. Love and best wishes always!!
Grace: Thank you Cindy for your continued support & friendship and for thinking of my mom.
Grace I am totally rooting for you. I look forward to coming up with that extra incentive. Harold
Grace: Dear Harold & Donna, Thank you for your faithful support for my ride and the CER Youths. I means much for your rooting for us to keep riding.
Grace, we will be rooting you on during your ride. Praying for a safe ride for everyone. Thank you for all you do for these kids! Love, Mikus and Kathryn - Advent Capital
Grace: Thank you Kathryn & Mikus for your continued contributions for our 10 years and your your prayers!
GAMBATTE Grace & Tom!!!
Grace: Arigatto gozaimasu! I'll do my best to keep riding! Gambarimasu.
Grace: Thank you for your continued friendship and support of the CER youths. Your donations are making an positive impact.
Go get "em Grace!!! You can do this!!!
Grace: Thank You for faithfully donating and for your encouragement and prayers. I will do my best to keep riding with God at my back.
Happy riding Grace!! Praying for safety and endurance!
Grace: Thank you your your contribution and prayers. I will do my best to keep a happy smile on my face during the tough times tpp.
We wish you and Tom the best on this year's ride Grace. God bless you both.
Grace: Thank you to you and your family for choosing to support CER with your generous contribution again. We appreciate you and your friendship.
Go Grace Go! Super excited to see how you do this year. Keep up the good work!
Grace: Thank you Brian for encouraging us to keep at it. We are making a positive impact on these youths together!
Grace: Thank you for your continued generous donations for the CER youths. I appreciate your support!
Grace: I appreciate your support and donation for these youths. We are making a difference in their lives together.
Grace: Thank you Tim for supporting the CER youths and our rides again. It's nice to make an positive impact on their lives to let them know that they are not alone and can succeed.
Praying for endurance and peace in the ride
Grace: Thank you for your donation & prayers. It is nice to remember that you're praying for me to keep riding strong while enjoying the ride.
Grace: Thank you Karen for your continued generous contributions and support!
Good luck Grace!
Grace: Thank you M&P for sponsoring our ride and wishes for luck!
Grace: Thank you Duke for supporting our rides and the CER Youths!
You got this Grace. You are strong and inspiration to many!
Grace: Thank you Janet for your continued giving, friendship and encouragement to keep going. I appreciate you!
Go Grace! Hope you have a great ride.
Grace: Rachel, thank you for supporting Tom & my rides and the CER youths faithfully!
Grace: Thank you Bob for generously sponsoring Tom & my rides again. Together we are making a big impact on many. I appreciate you!
Grace: Thank you Eileen! This is another awesome & generous contribution. We appreciate you and the foundation for making a huge impact to help the CER youths succeed.
Ride on Grace. Good Bless you for supporting the ministry. Jon
Grace: Thank you Jon for your generosity and encouragement, faithfully for the past 8 years to support CER. We appreciate your friendship.
Grace, wishing you well during your ride for such a tremendous cause.
Grace: Thank you Dave & Stephanie for encouraging us to keep riding and make a bigger contribution together. I will try my best to keep riding.
Amazing Grace! You just keep going:)
Grace: Cinder, Thank you for your generous donation and encouragement. I missed training with you with this past chaotic year. It will be nice to ride with you for next year's ride.
We’re praying for you! Enjoy your ride! Love, Vic and Cheryl
Grace: Thank you Vic & Cheryl for your friendship, continued support, love & prayers.
Let’s GO Grace!
Grace: Ryan, Thank you for your donation again and your encouraging ways. You are awesome!
Grace: Thank you Jeff & Karen for your continued sponsorship for the CER ministry and youths for our HSBC team. Your encouragement helps us keep riding.
Grace: Thank you for sponsoring my ride and the CER youths. I look forward to dim sum next week.
Grace, Sorry to hear about your mom. Her commitment to others is a testament to her faith and your and Tom's continued commitments carry on this legacy. Have a great ride! Chuck & Jan
Grace: Thank you Chuck and Jan for your faithful donations and prayers..
In love, in hope, in memory….go Grace, go!♥️
Grace: Thank you Jenn! You are awesome and an inspiration!
Go momma! We will be cheering you on and praying your ride will glorify God and be a blessing to CER.
Grace: Thank you, Amy & Chris. I appreciate your love, faithfulness, thoughtfulness, prayers & sponsorship. I love you!
Grace, What a great philanthropic endeavor this is! Good luck on your ride! Dee
Grace: Thank you Dee for your donation for the CER Youths! We appreciate you!
Good luck, Grace!
Grace: Thank you Christina for your generosity and encouragement!
I was so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She sounds like an amazing woman. Good luck with your ride!
Grace: Thank you Holly! Congrats on Haley's marriage.
Grace: Thank you for sponsoring my ride and encouragement! I'll email you.
We love and support you, Grace!
Grace: Thank you Donald, Hannah and Sophie! I love you! We appreciate your help with driving us and being there too.
Grace: Thank you Bob for sponsoring the CER youths and encouraging our rides.
Go Mom!! So proud of you! Ride like the wind! We love you and will be praying for you!
Grace: Thank you Isaac & Kaylee for your prayers and encouragement! I love you both!
Grace, be safe and have a good ride. Thank you for making a difference for Christ!
Grace: Thank you Bruce for encouraging me to make a difference and stand up for Christ! You are making a difference in my life too. I will check out the link next week.
In honor this year of your beautiful mother!
Grace: Thank you Laura for your continual giving and honoring my mom.
Grace, Your thoughts on your Mom are very special. We're praying for a great ride and that you'll feel her hug when you finish. Jens & Wendy.
Grace: Thank you Jens and Wendy for your faithful donation, encouragement and prayers.
Grace: Thank you Mike and Ann for sponsoring the CER youths and my ride again!
Your email was much more compelling than Tom's and pushed me over the edge to donate.
Grace: Chris, thank you for sponsoring the CER youths and our rides. Your donation to CER makes a difference and will positively impact someone's life. I've looked at their financials, seen first hand the difference this is making in these students' lives. This is why we put our time and more effort into CER. You and Sandi should come visit.
Grace: Thank you Kim!
Your commitment to this ride and this cause, for so many years, is inspiring! Let's go, Grace! We will be thinking of you and Tom on race day.
Grace: Thank you Lisa for your encouraging words and donation.
Grace, thank you for riding and helping to make a difference for children. Love the mission of CER! Keep on riding!
Grace: Thank you Ava!
Thank you for all you do for these deserving kids, Grace. We will pray for your good health and stamina!
Grace: Thank you Tim and Lynn for you donation and prayers.
Wow 10 years. I remember our big crew from the club. Michael had doubts about doing 300 but we made it together.
Grace: Thank you, Grandpa of Everett! I will do my best to keep riding. I appreciate your friendship, encouragement and all you and your family do for CER.
Grace: Thank you Susan for you faithful support of CER youths and encouragement to keep riding. I'm glad you'll be there this year with your smiling face.
With Mom on your shoulder, have a wonderful ride for a great cause.
Good luck Grace - I love supporting this cause! Don't let Tom fall too far behind!
Bless your heart, Grace. You are a committed trooper.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus!
Go Grace, go! You're almost there!
We’re praying for you as you see the finish line ahead!
24 hours on a bike? That’s not a ride, that’s a Tour de Sufferin’ for the Savior! You’ve got more faith than brake pads, and probably less cartilage than when you started. Jesus took the wheel—you took the handlebars, the cramps, and the glory. Keep pedaling, blessed quad-warrior… Heaven’s handing out ice packs and crowns. 🚴♂️🔥🙌
Praying for you on your ride Grace! You’re doing so well:). You’ve got this with God. . So thankful for how God is using you to help the kids at Christian Encounters.. Hugs from Isaac, Katelyn, Nathaniel and Lucas
You can do this! I'm praying that the Lord give you the strength, courage, & motivation to reach you goal. You will experience many emotions and that's OK. THANK YOU!! Just go sag station to sag station. You can do this!!
You’re doing so great!!!! Keep on 🙌🏻🙏🏻 Sending prayers
Incredible job Grace!!! Keep up the hard work 🚴🏻♀️💪🏻
9 rides, 1,660 miles ridden, $84,192.82 raised
2024: 223 miles, $22,924.91 raised
2023: 190 miles, $14,636.20 raised
2022: 176 miles, $11,163.67 raised
2021: 140 miles, $8,451.00 raised
2020: 217 miles (virtual), $7,899.35 raised
2019: 212 miles, $6,165.50 raised
2018: 202 miles, $6,514.69 raised
2017: 190 miles, $4,376.50 raised
2016: 110 miles, $1,811.00 raised