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Fort Kent to Kittery - MAINE Solo Cross State Record Attempt
Page Creator: Matt Roy
Event: Fort Kent to Kittery - MAINE Solo Cross State Reco
Event Starts: Aug 25th 2007
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Founded in 1970, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network is one of the largest rehabilitation facilities in the United States providing comprehensive rehabilitation. With a 296-bed hospital in Boston...
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Fundraising target: $3,820
So far I have raised: $4,266.00
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Thank you for visiting Matt's fundraising page!

Sixteen months after he broke his femur at the Tuft's Criterium, Matt Roy is back and he's got a mission
 

On the weekend of August 25-26 he aims to establish the first ever North to South Endurance Record for the state of Maine (following rules and guidelines provided by the UltraMarathon Cycling Association).  Fort Kent to Kittery is approximately 382 miles and includes an estimated 22,000 feet of climbing.  He hopes to cover the distance in less than 24-hours.  

 
During the weeks Matt spent using a walker, the months on crutches and the 14-months of physical therapy, he came to realize just how important a part cycling plays in his life.  Matt recognized how fortunate he was to have “only” broken his hip.  Getting back on the bike wasn’t a matter of “if” but a matter of “when.” 
 
 
To honor all of the support that he has had, he is ready to prove to everyone that he has made a spectacular comeback and with your help, he will bring hope and support to those who need it most.   Matt hopes to raise $10 for every mile he rides.  Please help him reach that goal!

The record attempt will be run as a fundraising event for a division of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital , the Dr. Charles H. Weingarten Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program.  Please go to www.spauldingrehab.org/ourprograms/adaptivesports for more information about their program.


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Online Sponsors to date:
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Geoff Ride on, gnarly brah. 
Sabina Islam Awesome! 
Zamaneh Mikhak Great job! 
Susan and John Quinn Congratulations Matt for meeting your challenge, and for sponsoring such a wonderful program. 
The Barrier Crew Only thing better than hearing about it would have been to see it in person! Congrats! 
George Heller  
Bryan Doo Amazing Man you are! What a great ride for a great Cause 
Jane Weingarten Congratulations! Thanks for cycling your way into our hearts.  
Reinhard Thanks for being who you are, Matt & Mo! 
CBDM La cote de l'Alpe d'hUez, a cote, ce n'est que de la petite biere. Bravo ! 
Nir Amazing ride, and very inspiring! 
Vinny Hey Matt, you're just amazing! What an inspiration to all of us! 
Nate Gardner Wicked pissah ride! 
Brandon Walburn thats awesome matt ,yeah it's brandon from Browns 
Alice and Tom Belknap Congratulations on establishing the record. 
Libby Congrats Matt!!! That's incredible!! 
John Genovese Congratulations Matt 
Kyle Wolfe Lucky to be your friend... 
Amy and Alan  
Andrew Luster Congratulations! 
Anonymous Matt, you are amazing, simply amazing. 
Amanda and Ethan Congratulations on an inspiring achievement! 
Kathy Taylor You're amazing - we're so proud of you. Mr. and Mrs. T. 
Petey Thanks for your inspiration!!! 
John & Anne Congratulations Matt !!! 
howell  
t. shea  
Evelyn Blair My mother was from Fort Kent, Maine! Cheers to you! 
Bike Culture Magazine Fantastic work as usual from a fantastic guy! Nice going Matt 
Jen, Chris, and Aaron Benoit Go UltraMatt Go! You and your wife are AMAZING!!! 
Mary and Paul Go Matt 
Carol Leary Good Luck Matt! 
Mr & Mrs Simmons Go-go-go!!!! 
Tanya O'Malley Best of luck Matt!!! 
Rebecca McDonald Good luck! 
Kelly O'Callaghan congrats on getting back in the saddle! 
Jack & Midge Best of Luck & Congratulations! 
Tom watch out for moose 
Rob Wheeler Good luck! 
mak from your Southern fans... 
Steve Koenigsberg Matt - Best of luck!!!!...and thanks again for everything. 
Kevin Roy Good Luck Matt!!!!! 
Jasper Have fun & ride fast! The red cars are behind you all the way. 
SarahHenrickson Good luck Matt! 
KMM Good Luck 
Mom and Dad You're an inspiration to all who know you! 
Mary Colangelo  
Scott and Jennifer Percy Godspeed! 
Molly have a safe, speedy ride! 
km go get 'em 
Mully Preach on brother man.. 
Erika Reynoso Wait to go Matt!! Good Luck! 
Zoe Stay awake! 
TERRY_MEANS May the wind be at your back. Good Luck! 
Rachel Brown Best of luck, Matt! Go get 'em! 
Richard Colvin Congrats on the recovery and good luck on the ride! 
Klemen Godspeed, hope you like those energy bars 
Ed Fly like the wind! Good luck! 
Leigh Best of luck Matt!!  
johna i am amazed and inspired. good luck & may the wind be at your back! 
ed collier Good Luck Matt! 
molly and peter baskette 'run' the good race, matt! we're with you! 
* Total raised online: $3,941.00
Amount raised offline: $325.00
Grand Total: $4,266.00
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