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Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance

Ride Ataxia

Linda and Andy Johnson's Page

Thanks for wanting to contribute to research that will find the cure!

It's easy to donate right from this site and it's totally secure.  Just click the "Sponsor Me Now" button above, and you can make a donation in minutes.

If you'd rather, you can send us a check.  Simply make it out to FARA and send it to us at the following address:
                              Linda and Andy Johnson
                              2849 Bingley Road
                              Cazenovia, NY  13035

All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Many thanks for your support!  Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested in following our progress!

Be sure to watch our blog at http://www.lindasride.org.  We update it regularly, and we'll even update it during the ride, so check back to see how we're doing!

Have a great day!  You've done a great thing!

Thanks so much,
Linda and Andy

Offline sponsors to date:
     Dave and Esther Hodge - I admire your resilience and your character.
     Jed and Cilla Eliades - Looks like an amazing ride!
     Janice Dyball - You go girl!
     Bob and Ruth Lavinia
     North Carolina Tarheel Travelers RV Club - Best of luck!
     Bill and Phyllis Gausselin - Our prayers are with you in this ongoing struggle.
     The Tieglands
     Arlene and Stan Kubis
     Joe and Mary Dickson - Wow!  What an undertaking!
     Michael and Kathleen Meagher
     The Duffy Family - Good luck and all the best!
     Mr. and Mrs. Paulson (friend of Jan) - Hope we can see the end of Friedreich's
          soon.
     Barbara and Gerry Favro - We will be thinking of you both. Pedal on!
     Dave and Anne Wallace - Good luck!
     Dee and Roger Jones - Good luck to you both!
     Jerry and Beth Groff - You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
     The Tobey Family - Enjoy the scenery!
     Sany and Cyriac Joseph - You're amazing!  Good luck on your trip!
     Andrea and Scott Masten - It is remarkable how you and Andy have
         joined forces to make such a difference in getting people to
         understand your disease and fight to find a cure!
     Kevin and Kristin Curtis - Good luck on your bike ride - stay hydrated!
     Jack and Polly Koerner - We wish you a thrilling and successful trip!
     Bill and Jean Daggett - Our good wishes and prayers to you both - Good Luck!
     Mystery Man in the Diner who heard us being interviewed!
     John and Sue Perriello - You can do this!  It'll be fun!
     Ann Harries - Good luck on your ride!
     Donna and Ronald Scammell - You both are an inspiration!
     Debbie and Thomas McCullough - Best of luck and know that Cazenovia
          is cheering you on!
     Bob and Edna Woods - We wish you success in finding a cure.
     Barb and Vince Garden - Your drive and fortitude are amazing!
     Jamie and Eric Kent - Hope you have an enjoyable trip.
     Matt, Eli, Nick, and CJ Monroe - Remember our hearts are strapped on
          those bikes some where with you.
     Sandy and Dennis Blair - What an adventure! What a trooper you are!
     Simon Ulcickas, Jr. and Roberta Harrington
     Russ and Patti Kopylczak - Good luck on your bike ride!
     Dan and Lois Brush - We are proud of you for trying this bicycle trip.  
          You have much courage, determination, and bravery.
     Kaz and Maureen Grzeslak - You both look good!
     Jim and Karen Kocjancic - You Go Girl !!
     Bill and Mary Bergen - Good luck Linda and Andy!
     Bill and Diane Mackie - We congratulate you on your endeavor!
     John and Ellen Delay - We are amazed at your stamina and determination!
     Joe and Ozel McCarter - We wish you guys the best of luck!
     Saul and Geraldine Berkman
     John and Judy Bartholomew - Hope all goes well on your bike ride.
     Steve and Sue Smith - This is huge!  We'll be keeping up-to-date on your
          progress!
     Nancy Sagar - Have a great trip and a safe ride!
     Marion and Bob Barbero - Our thoughts will be with you.
     Sid Durkee - All my love and good luck.
     John and Lorraine Maguire - Best of luck.
     Bob and Jean Glass - This is great!
     Donna Denison - You can do it!
     Ray and Claire Wheeler - You're an inspiration for us "old folk" and young
          people to see that working hard for something important is "cool."
     Betty Post - Good luck with the fight for Ataxia!
     Ellen Michaud - Good luck!
     Phyllis and Mel Hovey - Good luck with your fundraiser.
     John Sullivan - Good luck.
     Cindy and Mack McKinney - You Go Girl!
     Charles and Joan Jennings - God bless you and make your journey safe.
     Bob and Sandra Studley - Your courage inspires.  Go get 'em!
     Brian and Cheryl McIntyre - It should be a great adventure.
     Jim and Toloa Perry - We think it's great you're doing this!
     Uncle Bud Durkee - I admire you for your stamina in the face of your disease.
     Maggie and Jim Marsch - What an adventure - I'm so impressed!
     Marc and Sue Viggiano - Best of luck on your great adventure!
     Bill Lee - You "guys" are awesome!
     Shelly McCoy - God be with you.
     Dana, Rhonda, and Teddy Johnson - Where does the motor go on that trike?
     Dick and Sheila Smith - We're so proud of you both!
     Diane Reed - You are amazing!
     Kelly Wypych
     Doris Lent
     Jud and Roz Gostin
     Anonymous

Supporters

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colin carney good luck from the bronx/sea pines.....ugogirl
Anonymous
Susan Gallagher & Tom Polovick The home stretch is almost here! Best of luck!!
Cyndy Smith What an inspiration!!! Good Luck and Enjoy!!!
Maureen Hays-Mitchell Good luck Mrs. Johnson! Your friends, Zack and Eli Mitchell
Fritz&Eliz kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! LOVE YOU!
Cazenovia Curling Club We are proud of our fellow members!
The Morganti's Best Wishes for a great ride and finding a cure!
Darryl and Nancy Lantz Friends of your great parents from the Alaska trip
Carolyn Fitzgerald My husband has ataxia so let's pray for a cure. He used to ride a lot but not any more.
Sue Ritchie May the luck of the Irish be with you on your ride! Friends of Sandra Studley.
Dana Hall Let's get rid of this disease!!
Tim Voorheis Will be following your progress on the ride!
Monica For Michael & Shanna
Rick Best of luck... ride on!
Marita Herbold Have a GREAT ride!!!!
Art Morris Best of luck on the trip
Retha & Jay
The Cudney Family
DJ Good luck!!!
Anonymous
Jane & Al Bernacki Good Luck!! We'll see you in Vegas
Virginia LaRose Good Luck Linda!
Julia and Sam Shotzberger The angels ride with you!
Sharye Skinner Linda: I am so proud of your determination and courage. YOU Go GIRL!!!!
Mike & Mary (Maguire) LeVasseur God Bless my cousin and his wife. Love, Mary
Cathy & Brett, Jessica & Meghann Good Luck -- Stay Safe -- Have Fun!
Mary Vida (FA friend) Ride for me in spirit, as I lost my ability to use my legs. Have a safe journey & C U in Vegas.
Sue & Hugh Henderson Way to go you guys!!! See you when you get back.
Roseann Smith Good luck on your ride and hope a cure is found soon!
Anonymous You're an inspiration to us all. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Nancy Coldren Enjoy the ride!
Jess Ryan, Craig Gostin & girls Go Linda!
Ann Hamby Good Luck!
Howie
Lynn Dabrowski Enjoy the view along the way!!!
MRO
Carol and Mike Satchwell Best wishes for a safe and successful ride.
Jeremy & Erin Keep on pedaling!
Joan Vogelsang Godspeed.
Craig McGowan From one charity rider to another-- may the road be downhill and the wind at your back!
Carol Hogan Keep up the good work! I'm a friend of Jan Pepitones-I know you're riding for her too!
Craig and Carol Buckhout Best wishes for a great ride!
Steve Winslow Best of luck on your great adventure - I'm sure it will be fun, tiring, and very rewarding!
John Rougas Godd luck on your ride, Linda. Ceil and I will be thinking of you.
Tim DeVaul Have a great ride!
Diane Fidler Good luck on the ride!
Steve and Robin (friends of Bob M.) You go girl!
Wendi Evans Have a great ride!
Sally K. "May the wind be always at your back..."

Donation Summary

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$11,850
Total Raised
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