Just putting the finishing touches on the preparations here. I picked up a set of custom decals for the bike donated by Action Signs to Go here in Topeka. They match the lettering already on the bike and say "RIDE FOR GRANTON JUNE 16TH-20TH, 2008" they also have the two Bible verses that have been used floating around on the blogs quite a bit; "ISAIAH 40:31" (the verse I have kind of used as the theme for the ride,) and "ROMANS 12:12" (the verse that has been the theme for Granton's recovery.) Signs to Go also made magnetic signs for Toby's truck during the ride. They did an outstanding job, everything looks great. Thanks to Doug and the rest of the crew at Signs to Go.
There has been a bit of an update to the plan for the ride. I reported yesterday that I would be staying in Caney with Daniel's close friend, Blair. Well, I'm still riding to Caney on the second day, but after we arrive at the school in town, Blair is going to take us out to the Bayless farm where we'll stay with Daniel's father, Dennis. The recent rain has hindered the wheat harvest a bit and Dennis felt that since he was able, he needed to host us while we were there. Blair is promising an excellent meal on the farm that evening, which will be greatly appreciated after the nearly 100 mile ride that day.
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A Ride for Baby Granton
Granton Bayless is a six month old little boy from Bolivar, Missouri. In March of 2008, Granton was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID.) SCID is a rare genetic disorder in which the immune system fails to develop. Granton is the light of his parents' life and has become the focus of prayer for a countless number of friends, family, and others. The financial strain on Granton's Mom and Dad has already been great and has only been overshadowed by the emotional strain they have felt over these last few weeks. On June 16th, 2008, I will set off on a five day, 330 mile solo bicycle ride to raise money for Granton's family. Your pledges will allow us all to attempt to help alleviate some of this financial strain. This Blog will let you know how you can contribute, as well as keeping you updated on the progress leading up to and during the ride.
Thank you for your support and Prayers,
Jayme Green
Thank you for your support and Prayers,
Jayme Green
1926 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO www.sunshinebike.com
Granton's Blog
How to Pledge
All the money collected in this ride will go toward Granton and his family, your pledges will be deposited into an account at the Bank of Bolivar in Granton's name. Granton's benefit ride will be a 335 mile ride when all is said and done but for simplicity's sake, I am rounding it down to 300 even. So, if you pledge 10 cents per mile, your total would be $30, 25 cents would be $75, a dollar would be $300, and so on.
Please send your pledge dollars to:
“Granton Bayless Benefit Ride”
Bank of Bolivar
PO Box 560
Bolivar, MO 65613
Attn: Debbie Keith
For questions about the account or your pledges, contact Debbie Keith at the Bank of Bolivar
(417)777-6500.
Please send your pledge dollars to:
“Granton Bayless Benefit Ride”
Bank of Bolivar
PO Box 560
Bolivar, MO 65613
Attn: Debbie Keith
For questions about the account or your pledges, contact Debbie Keith at the Bank of Bolivar
(417)777-6500.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint"
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:31
2 comments:
Hey, Jayme. I think this is AWESOME of you to do. When we worked together I knew you had a big heart, but this goes above and beyond anything I'd ever imagined. You are such a sweet man and your whole family is lucky to have you, Granton and his family included.
You're setting a wonderful example for Dalton, and I couldn't be more proud to say I know you.
Good luck and stay safe, friend!!
-Jackie Ortega (former Dispatcher)
Jayme,
We now think we have 2 newspapers that will write an article. One should come out before you come through local towns and another after. We look forward to seeing you crest the hill at Caney!!!
See you soon.
Blair Millemon
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