Fairmont Senior High School, Fairmont, WV
Hello to everyone and all the classmates from the classes of 1980-1985 that will be heading back to Fairmont in September for the FSHS class reunion! I also hear that 1979 will be back in town as well!
I'm looking forward to the event and reconnecting with all of you!
I wanted to let you all know that in conjunction with the class reunion I'll be heading back to town albeit via a different mode of transportation........
I will be riding my bicycle from Redding, CT back to Fairmont to attend the reunion and also to raise awareness and support for cancer research. This ride will be in honor of everyone that has been impacted by this horrific disease including all FSHS classmates, friends, family members, victims and survivors.
Why Ride?
Well, it's been 30 years since our graduation. As many of you know, I lost one of my best friends of those days to cancer (Tommy Nickolich). Other FSHS classmates and friends have also lost this battle and I'm sure many of you and your families have been touched at some point by this disease.
In addition to losing my grandmother and aunt, I have stood on the sidelines as my father has beaten this killer twice. But not before losing his right arm to the disease..........
So as my wife and I sat planning our trip to Fairmont for September, we both decided that the best way to celebrate, and at the same time draw attention to the friends, classmates and family that have been touched by cancer since our graduation, was to do what Tommy and I liked to do best: Go for a Bike Ride.
Thus was born The Bike to the FSHS Class Reunion Tour - A 600 mile bike ride for Cancer Research and in memory of FSHS classmates, friends and family.
I hope you'll take a look at the trip itinerary that outlines the ride. I'll be on the road from 9-17 September and you can also keep up during the ride by becoming a member of the blog. I'll be sending updates from the road via Facebook and this Blog which has a detailed interactive map with photos and videos! CHECK OUT THE MAP DAILY!
I'm looking forward to the event and reconnecting with all of you!
I wanted to let you all know that in conjunction with the class reunion I'll be heading back to town albeit via a different mode of transportation........
I will be riding my bicycle from Redding, CT back to Fairmont to attend the reunion and also to raise awareness and support for cancer research. This ride will be in honor of everyone that has been impacted by this horrific disease including all FSHS classmates, friends, family members, victims and survivors.
Why Ride?
Well, it's been 30 years since our graduation. As many of you know, I lost one of my best friends of those days to cancer (Tommy Nickolich). Other FSHS classmates and friends have also lost this battle and I'm sure many of you and your families have been touched at some point by this disease.
In addition to losing my grandmother and aunt, I have stood on the sidelines as my father has beaten this killer twice. But not before losing his right arm to the disease..........
So as my wife and I sat planning our trip to Fairmont for September, we both decided that the best way to celebrate, and at the same time draw attention to the friends, classmates and family that have been touched by cancer since our graduation, was to do what Tommy and I liked to do best: Go for a Bike Ride.
Thus was born The Bike to the FSHS Class Reunion Tour - A 600 mile bike ride for Cancer Research and in memory of FSHS classmates, friends and family.
I hope you'll take a look at the trip itinerary that outlines the ride. I'll be on the road from 9-17 September and you can also keep up during the ride by becoming a member of the blog. I'll be sending updates from the road via Facebook and this Blog which has a detailed interactive map with photos and videos! CHECK OUT THE MAP DAILY!
More importantly, I hope that in your planning for the class reunion that you can help and make a small donation in the names of our classmates, friends and families to cancer research.
It's simple and fast. Simply click the link below and you'll be taken directly to the "Bike to the FSHS reunion for cancer research ride" website on the American Cancer Society homepage.
The donations are through a secure server and can be put right on your credit or debit card.
Easy, huh?
I've set a modest goal of $1000 and even a small donation on your part is extremely appreciated.
Click Here to go to the American Cancer Society donation page:
In the meantime enjoy the blog and I'll see you in Fairmont after a successful ride in support of cancer awareness and research.
Todd Copley
P.S. If anyone from the class years of 1979 - 1985 has had a friend or family member impacted by cancer (survivor or victims) please send me their name and relationship to you and I'll compile a list that will be posted on this blog. It's below so you can see it.
P.S.S - I'll be pulling into town coming from Oakland, MD on Thursday, 17 September. If you'd like to join me as I make my way into town I'd love to see you. Drop me a line and I'll update the blog as the date gets closer on the fine tuning of the ride and timing.
P.S. If anyone from the class years of 1979 - 1985 has had a friend or family member impacted by cancer (survivor or victims) please send me their name and relationship to you and I'll compile a list that will be posted on this blog. It's below so you can see it.
P.S.S - I'll be pulling into town coming from Oakland, MD on Thursday, 17 September. If you'd like to join me as I make my way into town I'd love to see you. Drop me a line and I'll update the blog as the date gets closer on the fine tuning of the ride and timing.
I'm reachable on the road at 203 727 8090 and also via eurocope1@yahoo.fr
