It has been six months since the first Columbia County Cancer Ride, a big success by all accounts, and I’m contemplating the statement, Why We Ride, again. It is said that Time is a great healer, and that is probably true...

When I was asked this year, why I would ride, I didn't even have to think about it! I dedicate this years ride In loving memory of Robert J Turner 7/17/52 - 12/5/07. Robert lost the battle of lung cancer at the age of 55...

I ride for my wife who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in Feb of 2008

I ride for my mom who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and was cancer free for 5 years only to have it come back into our life in 2005 and take her life on July 2, 2006

I ride for my uncle ( my mom's brother) who passed away from cancer just 6 months after his sister .

I ride for my wifes best friend Tracey who's father just passed away from cancer

I ride for my friend Matt who lost his dad to cancer.

I ride for my boss Andy who's dad is in a battle with cancer right now

I ride for the simple fact that one person can make a difference in the fight against cancer!!

I ride with the hope that some day we can win this battle with cancer

If you would like to get to know Jack, please click on any of the links above to watch the full video