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:: Our Mission |
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While riding across the country, the Illini 4000 Bike America Team interviews cancer patients and survivors from all walks of life. We believe that everyone has a story to tell; from the truck driver in New York City to the Wheat farmer in Colorado, everyone has a story tell. The purpose of this project is to illustrate cancer’s influence on American life, and how individuals respond to cancer according to their religious beliefs, location and socioeconomic status. Since 2007, the Illini 4000 riders have recorded the stories of over 30 cancer patients and survivors. |
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Updates ! |
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Dearest Matilda07-03-2009
Dearest Matilda,
How I loved the ride today, despite the rain.
It was 74 miles, but there was no pain.
We were close when we embarked on Main.
And finally made it to Chamberlain.
Yesterday we had a rest day in Mitchell. We had a hospital visit, which was really cool. We learned a lot about radiation therapy, and saw state-of-the-art equipment/machinery. The hospital guide was extremely intelligent, and generous-she even gave us a comb/mirror/lint remover!
We also spent a decent amount of our time at the Corn Palace. It's the world's only, you know!
For dinner, a man came to the school and grilled for us, which was awesome since we did not have access.....
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Greetings from South Dakota06-30-2009
The I4K crossed into yet another state today, South Dakota. Once again, the wind was rough, but not as bad as the previous two days. We are staying at Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, who provided us with a great dinner, that really hit the spot after riding 94 miles in the wind and heat. We ride 77 miles tomorrow, and then a well needed rest day......
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