Okay, so I have one of the coolest sisters in the whole world! She raised $5k for AIDS research and then took a week off work to go and ride 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles (yes, in one week). She did the ride a few years ago and for some crazy reason we didn't go to see her at the finish line. I wasn't going to miss this opportunity a 2nd time.
My parents and I flew into Long Beach on Friday and went up to Ventura Beach to meet the whole crew at their last stop Friday night. We got to participate in the camp meeting and see pictures/hear stories of those struggling with AIDS and those who have lost loved ones. Cindee's team was really nice! When it got dark we all lit candles and went out on to the beach to remember those who have died of the illness. It was really powerful to see hundreds, or maybe thousands, of candles burning all together.
The next day we headed over to the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles to wait for our girl to arrive (she only had to ride 56 miles that day or something) at the finish line. Mom insisted that we stop by a store and find some pom-poms and when we were there we found an american flag and hand clappers. We enjoyed the next few hours cheering on each rider as they finished their week-long trek.
It was such a thrill to see Cindee cross the finish line and be able to support her. That night we went to an AWESOME Brazilian restaurant and to a movie with her. It was so wonderful to spend time with my sister, see her apartment and share in her triumph. Love you Cindee!!
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