Cancer Society Ride Relay Saturday 3 March 2012

[Maha]

Date: Saturday March 3rd 2012.
YES ON MOTORBIKES.

I want your help in making this event happen and to be successful.
Some of you will know, Tony Mills (ynot slow) is dealing with Terminal Cancer at the moment.
He is the inspiration behind this Ride Relay. (non stop)
Tony knows about this ride, the Cancer Society know about this ride, they are both are really happy to help in anyway they can.
March 3rd 2012. Is the date that the Cancer Society will be holding a 24 hr walk/run relay on the North Shore to raise money. (Nationally on other dates)

http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/event/event?EventID=128

A group of us will have a team entered in that event on the day.
A Baton Ride Relay will commence from Wellington to the North Shore at the Millennium Institute of Sport & Health Antares Place Mairangi Bay Auckland ...(not asking for any fund raising) on the date mentioned. Saturday March 3rd 2012.
Start time 7am
PM’s were sent out last night to twelve people who I would like to be the Baton Buddy’s
The response so far from those pm's have been amazing..
Each and everyone of you can ride as much or as little as you want on the day.
Paul (Paul in NZ) will kick things off from Wellington.
The Batons will split at Sanson, one heading North West to the Taranaki.
The other will head East to Palmerston North and onto the Hawkes Bay.
We will get the batons to you.
All official in accordance with the Cancer Society. They are behind this 100%

Something Maureen Miller from The Cancer Society said in her email.
''My Dad was a motorbike enthusiast, in his later years he used to ride down on his old Matchie to the vintage get together in Pukekohe. Think one of his biggest thrills was when he got to ride the Isle of Man TT circuit on the back of a distant cousins BMW. As a child I got to know places like Cust and Wanganui well''
She is over the moon with the idea of this ride.

Remember, this ride is something we can all do for Tony.
More info will be added when I think of it.
Any question? Feel free to ask, if I can answer them, I will.

Mark.

[Maha]

Baton Carriers.

*Closer to the time, make sure you have a contact number of the baton receiver ahead of you.*

Paul (Paul in NZ) - Wellington
Al (86GSXR) - Pamerston North
Barry (DogsnBikes) - Wanganui
John (MSTRS) - Napier
Steve (Katman) - Taupo
Marty (Martybabe) - New Plymouth
Kerry (kb_SF1) - Hamilton
Alan (Gremlin) - Everywhere...I can support the guys on the day, for the entire trip.
John (NZ Sarge) - Danniverke
Bill (Sinfull) - Horowhenua

*THE BATONS*
A couple of members have had the same idea about the Batons and I will leave that up to them to sort out.
More on that in the New Year...

Those that carry the Baton will decide the route they will take to get the Baton to the next carrier.
Also, keep in touch with the person ahead that they are handing it over to (via text/call etc)
The person ahead will need to know an estimated time of arrival, and place for the hand over.
The hand over point can be appointed by the person ahead.

[The Everlasting]

Great,is there anything anyone else can do? To help out I mean.

[iYRe]

this is a bike relay right? If so, I will give it a go..

If its a pedal bike relay, I'll give it a go..

if its running.. hmm.. cant :P

[Maha]

Great,is there anything anyone else can do? To help out I mean.

Get in and support the Baton carriers where possible.
Anyone and everone is encouraged to ride along..the whole way if thats your thing?
I will get down country on the day and meet up with the bits of wood somewhere.

[Phreak]

I'm confused about the dates...? But definitely keen to be a part of this!!!

(Isn't the 12th a monday?)

[Maha]

I'm confused about the dates...? But definitely keen to be a part of this!!!

March 3rd....where did the 12th come from?

[Phreak]

Lol was wondering about that!

[iYRe]

ps, I'm in AK and can possibly get 2-3 more (but cant get them to confirm until closer to the date)

[Paul in NZ]

Its an absolute privilege to help out with this...

Any welly people want to join me riding wellie to Kapiti - please let me know!

[Edbear]

My Suzuki not a bike but the Bears would be keen to be a part of it if we can tag along either in the Kizashi or the MX5 for a bit. We'll keep in touch and see how things develop between now and then. Do pass on to Tony our love and concern. It was nice to meet him when he visited with you!

[Mom]

Its an absolute privilege to help out with this...

Any welly people want to join me riding wellie to Kapiti - please let me know!

Good on you Paul.

I was mad enough to suggest we walked for Tony, now look what has happened

I can see this one being a biggie, lets hope that fat bugger Tony is still well enough to hold my hand on the last lap, I may well need his help

[ckai]

Dead keen as well. I've let slofox know and I'll have a talk to our boss and some others at the company and see if we can get a decent group. This is so what we're in too. In fact, I'd be bloody disappointed if we couldn't get at least 4 bikes from work alone.

[Maha]

My Suzuki not a bike but the Bears would be keen to be a part of it if we can tag along either in the Kizashi or the MX5 for a bit. We'll keep in touch and see how things develop between now and then. Do pass on to Tony our love and concern. It was nice to meet him when he visited with you!

Just been talking to him on the phone...he's a bloody dagg mate...in good spirits and always got time for a laugh.

Dead keen as well. I've let slofox know and I'll have a talk to our boss and some others at the company and see if we can get a decent group. This is so what we're in too. In fact, I'd be bloody disappointed if we couldn't get at least 4 bikes from work alone.

Really appretiate that ckai...
Post two is where to look for updates..its early days but I will endevour to nut things out so that everyone are clear on what they can expect.

[86GSXR]

What an awesome idea, huge respect to you Mark and Anne and to all others who will be involved.

I've just dropped the man himself at his Mum's, a lovely lady, in Wanga's and I'd like to pay tribute to Tony and the incredible attitude he is displaying toward this latest and cruelest turn of events. His strength and courage are nothing short of amazing and his sense of humour is in fine flight. This is the strength that has taken him this far and which will ensure he will never be beaten.

Total respect to you Tony