When I told Cathy Freeman about LYS at the very beginning of this whole shamozzle (nearly two years ago) and she smiled at me and said ‘You’ll make it - the spirits are smiling on you and Connie’. At first, it all seemed really far away. This week, I’m beginning to think she might be right.
Wow. What a week. We’ve secured four new supporters for the ride, done a kick-arse professional photo shoot with Gina Milicia, been raided by mainstream media, had Connie down in Melbourne for the week, got cranking on all things to do with community liaison merchandise, design, printing and online. We doubled our reach into the social sphere, expanded the LYS crew by at least two, heralded the arrival of our on-road crew and have been inundated with messages of support from the public! This has of course, only strengthened our resolve! This is the week that, after nearly two years of solid work, the Love Your Sister event became real and it’s been an absolute thrill.
Even though Connie is so sick, we’re all feeling so happy. Connie is the happiest out of the whole mob! Which is, of course, one of the main reasons why I’m taking on such a big, crazy, amazing task. I’d always hoped that this event would provide something…anything that could excite Connie enough make her forget she has cancer. Something, beyond her kids, that is so wonderful, and personal to her, that she simply must stick around for it. It’s hard to believe that the buzz she’s getting out of this isn’t buying her more time.
Can’t wait for next week.
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