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

Monday, June 9, 2008

End of the Ride Event


Here is an email I got from Amanda McCullah about the event being planned for Friday the 20th when I get to Bolivar.


Ride For Granton Bayless
Ice Cream
and
Dessert Social
Admission is a dessert or ice cream.
To be held at Wellspring Baptist fellowship on Friday, June 20th at 7:00pm.
The custom made bike, worth over $1,000.00 and donated by Sunshine Bike Shop, will be raffled off!
Tickets prices are:
1 = $5.00
5 = $20.00
10 = $45.00
There will be a bike and trike parade for kids beginning at 7:30pm. All kids who would like to participate need to bring their decorated bike or trike to the Wellspring parking lot by 7:15. Vote for the best decorated bike or trike!
Prizes will be awarded!
The picture above is the bike in question. It is a Surly Long Haul Trucker. It's designed for long distance rides. The color is Utility Blue and the size is 58cm (it fits me and I'm 5'9/180.) Hope to see everybody there on the 20th.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Jayme, Godspeed in your ride for Granton coming up! We are overwhelmed in your desire to help your little cousin!!!! May lots and lots of people show their support by sending money for this ride!!!! We sent ours yesterday. We love you, Great Uncle and Great Aunt Ellen Dougherty, Forsyth, MO 65653