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A bunch of strangers began a journey and twelve days later a group of friends say goodbye.

Follow our trip day by day.
Getting to Chicago August 31st

  Our days on the road are the same as the date.  So click on the day you want.

"Gold Wing Road Riders Association"
Membership #236472
                  

To ride Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in itself is a wonderful experience.  When I started the trip last year I really thought it was all about Route 66 and the sites and the glitz and glitter of the attractions along the way.  I was so wrong.

A friendly Security Guard at the Navy Pier in Chicago, a lady on a street corner in Joliet, 30 policeman (from Chicago) gathering in Springfield, Illinois for a September 11th tribute, a group of 15 bikers from Finland, two couples from France, the motel owners along the way, the couple that rode with me all the way to Victorville, California (Norm & Alice), I can't begin to tell you about the people along the way.  Jim Conkle who started the Route 66 Federation, Bobby Unser (the race car driver) who always helps me with any fundraisers I do,  I am telling you I could go on and on.  The little lady in Oatman that ask if she could buy one of my pins, ever though I bought nothing in her shop. 

This is all about the people.  The loving, caring and sharing people.  The people who want to make a difference.  The people who are willing to help find a CURE.

When you travel Old Route 66, yes you do get your kicks and much much more.  Not only do you travel through 8 different states with these loving caring people but you also get to travel in the very special STATE!
"The State of Mind"

July 19th, 2003 Sue and I were married.  Early in our relationship we realized that we were both cancer survivors of 16 years (now it has been 22 years).  We both wanted to give back some way, so we got involved in the "Relay For Life".  This coming year will be our fourth year of having a team and raising money for the American Cancer Society.  We have a "Prime Rib Banquet" each year on the Sunday before Valentine's Day.  This has proved very successful along with different fund raisers that our Team does all year long.  However, last year we wanted to double our fund raising and  we did just that with the Route 66 trip as an added fundraiser.  We raised over $8000 and that will be presented to the Relay for Life on June 29, 2007.  The Route 66 Trip raised just over $4000.  So this year we are setting our Route 66 goal at $10,000.  Please help find a CURE and be a sponsor.

You can be involved in many different ways.  Below is a list of the different types of Sponsorship's available. 

Make all checks payable to American Cancer Society or Relay for Life Jacksonville, IL.
100% of all donations will go to charity.
I pay 100% of all my expenses.

       
A Corporate Sponsor will receive a full page ad, and a link to their web site, on our web site. They will receive special mention at all functions when possible.  They will also receive a special picture CD of the trip and a big thank you for helping find the "CURE".

     
A Gold Sponsor will donate $66 in advance of the trip and donate another $66 after I finish the trip.  They will also be listed on my Web Site and will join a list of very special supporters that will make the "CURE" possible.

     
A Silver Sponsor will be someone donating $66 in advance of my trip.  They will also be listed on my web site and will join a list of very special supporters that will make the "CURE" possible.

     
This group of supporters/friends/relatives and people wanting to find a "CURE" will be riding/walking/driving/running along with me on the "Ride for the Relay".  You can go with me the whole trip or 10 feet, it doesn't make a difference.  We want you to be there and support us.  There will be a special page on the web site for everyone who joins us.

If you can't be a sponsor, that is okay, give us a prayer and your best wishes.
If you want to make a donation but can't be a sponsor please send your donation to:

Rodger L. Fox
806 Hardin Ave.
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-473-1525