People are really generous. I shouldn't be surprised, and I'm really not, because they support me in amazing ways in all aspects of my life, including with my bike rides. I guess I just am humbled to be a recipient of all of this generosity.
I know that almost everyone who donates for my rides knows someone with MS, and that's why many people donate. A lot of people have told me that they appreciate my commitment, and that's why they donate repeatedly.
Other people haven't said why they donate.
One of my most generous donors hasn't said why she donates. And it hasn't come up in conversation because we don't ever see each other. In fact, I haven't seen her for nearly 30 years, about a year after we nearly accidentally killed her guinea pig by jelly bean exposure at her birthday slumber party. We've exchanged some Facebook messages, and maybe one Christmas card after she started donating, and that's mostly it.
I don't think I'll ever know the whole story, but I'm very moved by this generosity and support. What is crazy is that has a story like that.
...like my first friend from the U of M, whom I haven't seen in 20 years...
Thanks, you guys, whatever your reasons.
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