OK, I'm home now and I've had a nice long relaxing day with my family. My wife and our best friends, the Riggins, threw me a great party last night when I got back. There were lots of people and lots of food, most of which Jenna managed to get donated and I got to rest and hang out and have fun in my own driveway all evening.
Here are a few final stats from the ride. The Granton Bayless Benefit Ride was 357.4 miles from Topeka to Bolivar by way of Burlington, Caney, Pittsburg, & Stockton. The actual time spent on the bike was 22 hours & 23 minutes. I saw 13 counties and 25 towns. I also got to meet and spend time with dozens of people as well as several people I already knew. The ride raised around $8000.00 and is still bringing in money for Jenni, Daniel, & Granton.
There are too many people to thank but I wanted to mention a few that really helped this thing happen. First off was my support crew, my wife and son who have been with me all through the planning and execution of the ride, and my brother, Toby, who was with me every mile. I also want to thank Guy, Jerry, Colleen, & Ron for the escort out of town. Pastor Van Zile, Judd & Nadine, Dennis & Kristen, and everybody else in Burlington, you were the perfect first stop. Blair and Amanda and family, Darby, Mike, & Mr. Bayless, thank you for the huge meal and the farm hospitality. Lisa, Andrew, and Countryside Christian Church for providing a great place to rest and just watch the Cubbies play in Pittsburg. David and Pat Steinmuller and all the kids and teachers at Stockton Elementary School, you were all awesome and it was great to get to share what I was doing with you. Clayton & Amanda and everybody else who helped plan the event at Wellspring Baptist Fellowship, what a perfect way to end the ride. I want to thank all my family who showed up on Thursday for the end of the ride and my friends & family at home who were waiting to greet me on Saturday. I would especially like to thank Debbie at the Bank of Bolivar for keeping track of all the money and all of the business, orginizations, families, and individuals who donated to the benefit, I would like to give special mention to my home church, Cnetral Park Christian Church, both for their donations and for their support throughout the ride. MG Machining (my parents' shop) helped with road expenses and the t-shirts. (FYI: If you would like to order a t-shirt, please make a comment along with what size you would like.) All the donations went to help Granton and that was the purpose for all of this. Finally, I want to thank Kay, Jenna, and Jerra from Sunshine Bike Shop. Without a bike and your support, this whole thing wouldn't have happened. You are wonderful ladies and have an amazing shop and I hope your business continues to grow. Thanks to everybody.
Once I get all the pictures and videos squared away and figured out, I'll post them on the blog, keep an eye out.
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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:
There are a few of us in Bedford that have been keeping track of your bike ride and the health of Granton. We would like to have a couple of the t-shirts. You mentioned them in your blog. How do we go about getting shirts? You have been so awesome in your ride for Granton and his parents. We have been keeping close watch on his health and feel that we personally know them. May God bless you again for all that you have done. I see today that your Uncle Terry is going to help out also. Please let me know about shirts.
Way to go, Jayme and Toby! What an accomplishment for this special family! You and your family are awesome, too! Love you, Uncle Jerry & Aunt Ellen
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