Messages of Support for Ali
Flori (6/09/08 9:23AM): You absolutely rock; I would have collapsed whining on day one!
I told you I'd double that pledge...
Debra Zane (6/07/08 8:03PM): Go Ali, go! We're rooting for you! Debbie and Jeff
Toky (6/07/08 5:44PM): Just wanted to say (again) how inspiring you are. You are the bestest, awesomest, ever. Now get some rest! Lov' ya.
Maria, Sophia & Vas Kypreos (6/02/08 2:56PM): Hi Ali, congratulations for last year, what an accomplishment! You are an example of kindness and courage and we wish you good luck for this year in reaching your goal. Maria, Sophia & Vas Kypreos
Don Scott (6/02/08 2:40PM): Ali,
Right now you are in the middle of day two and I'm thinking about how wonderful your day must be. I'm very excited that you are taking this journey again and know how much love this event generates.
God speed my friend. With love. Doninie
Maria & Tim (6/02/08 12:16PM): Hi Honey, Thinking of you every minute. Tim keeps reminding us of approximately how far you have traveled. He is impressed and forever doing the math.
Hope the weather stays just the way it is today.
We miss you.
The FedEx box came today and will be sent out today. Griffy listened to the little box without shaking it and said he heard something. I think it was Doug cheering for you. Sometimes children can hear things we cannot.
I love you.
P.S. Kimber donated $250
Brenda Strong (6/02/08 11:58AM): Ali, I admire you so much for your courage, committment and compassion. You have worked hard for this and now it's time to enjoy the ride! When you need extra energy for the hills, just breathe into the knowledge of how much you are loved by all of your friends (including me!)and know that Doug is watching over you! xoxo Brenda
Brenda Strong (6/02/08 11:45AM): Ali, I am so incredibly moved by your courage, committment and compassion. You are an artist and an inspiration. Dig deep, your well is full of friends who believe in you! Love, Brenda
Kimber Guzik (6/02/08 9:28AM): Thank you so much for having the courage to get out there and make a difference, you are a real life hero, and an inspiration to so many of us!
John Miranda (6/01/08 9:45PM): Hey Ali... I hope you're having a great time on the ride -- I am inspired by all of you guys/gals. I'm also pea-green with envy that I can't be there with you guys!
I'll see you at closing ceremonies!
Have a great week!
John
Lesley, Keith, Ava & Lola Jones (and Grandee)! (5/30/08 8:26PM): Wow...We are so proud of you. You are an inspiration. Good Luck. We can't wait to see you soon and hear all about it.xoxo the Jones Family
Michele and Magid Bernard (5/30/08 6:16PM): Ali, We wish you all the best. This is a tremendous accomplishment and contribution. We still have your photo from last year above our desk. Now, about those cheerleaders....why wasn't I notified? Love, M and M
Deb MacMillan (5/30/08 6:12PM): Best of luck on the ride! You are truly an inspiration!
betty chaves-haslip (5/29/08 5:26PM): I wish you the best while on your ride. Be safe and be proud. You will be in my thoughts and I thank you for taking this challenge.
Alicia and Francesca Benedetto (5/29/08 8:54AM): The big start day is almost here and we will be cheering you on every mile of the way. We are so very proud of you for so many reasons, but none more than this!
Alicia and Francesca
Mr and Mrs! Ines! (5/29/08 8:20AM): Ali, With all the love in our hearts, we wish you a safe and spectacular ride. You are truly an inspiration! We are so proud to call you... friend!! Go gettum!!!! BIG FAT HUGS and KISSES Edward and Sherry
Looch and Chooch (5/28/08 6:02PM): Pedal happily. We'll miss you. Love, L & C
Marc Cherry (5/28/08 5:04PM): It's a wonderful and courageous thing you are doing to honor Doug and his memory in this way - for the same cause that was dear to his heart - and I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Marc
G-Lo (5/28/08 2:10PM): Dearest training partner and fellow power shopper...it's here...only 3 more days before we ride out once again and begin this incredible journey...filled with love and hope for the wonderful foundations for which we ride...thank you for all the fun times training...the belly laughs while sparkley shopping...and your dead pan one liners...our guardian angel Doug will be there each and every mile...cheering for you at the top of each hill...he is the shine in the stars...and the sweet whisper of good night in the breeze at twilight...I love you...
G-Lo
Babak Rahimi (5/27/08 9:49PM): I am so proud of you. As always you are an inspiration
Tom (5/27/08 1:55PM): My Dearest Ali, You have never ceased to amaze me. It is such a blessing to have you as a friend. I am so proud of you and of all you are and stand for. Love, Tom
Heather Mink (5/26/08 3:44PM): What a selfless thing to do...the world needs more Ali's!!!! God Bless, Heather
John, Tania and Sofia Marie (5/26/08 11:55AM): Way to go Uncle Ali! You're an inspiration to us all. We congratulate you on your awesome journey and wish you all our love and support...The Del Gatto Family
Griffy and Allison (5/18/08 11:01AM): We are so proud of our "Unky Aggi!"
What a wonderful example you set for us. You teach us that not only can we reach our goals...we can surpass them.
We are incredibly lucky to have a special godfather like you.
Cannot wait to cheer you on as you ride away in San Francisco for your 2nd amazing journey.
Carl & Mary (5/17/08 7:47PM): Dearest Ali: YOU CAN DO IT!!! Ride! Ride! Ride! God be with you to the finish.You have always made us proud and we know that you will again. We love you til the day after forever. Mr. B and Nerbie
Leonardo & Francesca (5/17/08 10:47AM): Dear Daddy,
We love you very much. And, we are very proud of all your hard work for this most worthy cause. Just one question, could you put a basket on your bike so we can join you for the ride?
Sofia Marie (5/14/08 9:21PM): Go Go GO Uncle Ali.....You are the Best Uncle Ever!!
Steve & Don (5/14/08 7:07AM): Ali, thanks for all you continually do to keep this important fight foremost in our hearts and in our minds.
Thanks for riding for us all! We are so proud of you! xo Don & Steve
Mom & Dad (5/13/08 2:12PM): We are so very proud of you - and love you very much. We also now how much Doug meant to you - and in such a short time, to our entire family. He will be your guardian angel !
Geo (5/12/08 2:15PM): You can now say that your OWN Latigo Canyon!!! Incredible riding yesterday by you mister!!!! You never let up all the way to the top! When we could have turned around you didn't and continued on and on...that is one tough ride and you did it in style and grace...only 2 more training rides and then it's time to pack all our spakley jerseys, yippee!!!!
Be proud of yourself...you are amazing.
Love, Geo
Kathryn Carter (5/12/08 12:42PM): What a wonderful gift you are giving and for the second year! Good Luck!
andrea donnelly (5/12/08 11:13AM): I am so proud of you Ali! All my love to you! Drei
Kathy and Peter Manos (5/12/08 8:27AM): We admire what you are doing and have faith that you will reach your goal and more!
sharon lawrence (5/11/08 9:46PM): Congrats and blessings on your committment. I'm so pleased to support you and your powerful effort to make a signifigant contribution to this cause.
Clara Marks (5/11/08 6:07PM): GOOD LUCK ALI!!! Looking forward to hearing about the ride in June.
Clara
meredith and david (5/10/08 4:39PM): Ali: We are really impressed and proud of you! Who guessed you could be such an athlete?Keep up the good work! The cause is worth it and so are you. We love you, Meredith & David
Geo (4/23/08 5:23PM): OMG you did it Sparkles!!! Way to ride the mighty Kanan-Dume monster hills over and back. You never let the 10% grade, zooming cars and the headwinds stop you and Chrissy!!! And you did it with that sweet way of yours...even if you were quietly cursing my name as we climbed and climbed and climbed, you never let on...I love you.
Geo
Erik (4/22/08 4:49PM): Happy B-Day!
littlesteph (4/21/08 4:44PM): Welcome back to the team!! :)
Michael Leonard (4/14/08 3:52PM): I promised I'd donate.... And I am a man of my word. Even my drunken word. It wasn't much, but I hope it helps you toward your goal.
Best of luck on the ride and it was nice meeting you guys.
-Michael
Geo (4/07/08 3:24PM): Way to go yesterday on the PV super tough hill climb!! You have come a long way baby! You should be so proud of yourself. I am sooo proud of you Ali!!!
Keep it rockin'...I know you will.
Love, Geo
Gordon (3/31/08 7:46PM): Ali, You're such an inspiration to us all! Seeing your progress so much in the time I've known you has been amazing! Keep on going, you're doing AWESOME!!!
Geo (3/29/08 3:32PM): Can't wait to ride tomorrow with you! I promise no forays to San Pedro this year...just Latigo Canyon, Kanan/Dume over and back (you know you can do it), the Full Pretzel and Ojai (Doug's favorite)...and a kadrillion spin classes between now and June 1! You are the best!!
Love, Geo
Geo (3/18/08 3:48PM): Dearest Ali:
Here we are again...training for the AIDS Ride...our first ride was amazing...I am so excited for our San Diego ride...Doug would be so proud of you...I know he is watching over us as we begin the long and challenging training rides...he is our guardian angel...and he will be with us every day on the Ride (except for the tent thingy)!
I am so grateful and happy that we get to do this Ride together...and if you can figure out a way to B-Dazzle our helmets I would be thrilled....
Love you much, Geo
Courtney and Tyson (2/26/08 4:54PM): I miss you and cannot wait to see you this year. I won't be riding,but I will be there.
Courtney and Tyson
Geo (9/19/07 9:47AM): Ali...I am so proud to be your training partner for AIDS Life Cycle 7!! You continue to amaze me...here's to the sponsors we ride for...the cause we believe in...and to our dear friend Doug...who watches over us as we begin this journey...
Much love, Geo, Rider 6068
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