Friday, September 18, 2009

Lotoja--not just a race!!

Scotty
this tough stallion battled crazy leg cramps early on but fought to the finish
i love you and am so proud to be your wife!
a special thanks to the Jacobsen Construction Team for adopting him...and giving him a jersey!!




Cousin Mike and Uncle Bill
this father son duo had quite the showing
Mike placed 5th in his start time group....and simply flew the entire race
and at 63 years old Bill completed the race and inspired us all





Ben - a.k.a. FIRESTORM
In late July Ben was diagnosed with cancer
He starts chemo-therapy on the 20th but rocked Lotoja with a strong body and even stronger spirit.
I cried when he crossed the finish line assured that if he could ride 206 miles in one day with cancer that
he would be able to use that same strong body and spirit to fight the cancer.





Team Firestorm
below are a few of the proud members of Team Firestorm
Some of us drove support, some made banners and signs, some drove many miles to watch the finish,
some cheered from Montana, others cheered from Utah,
and all and more are cheering for Ben in his race and fight against cancer!
We love you!


Lotoja...not just a race! A phenomenal day!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

I LOVE your blog about LOTOJA. You really captured the entire day. Thanks for sharing.

Anne said...

How did I get such amazing cousins?

laura said...

wow. there were some AMAZING photos in there. who's your photograher?
all joking aside - an amazing day!

Julie said...

Way to go Scott! What an incredible achievement!

Mushie said...

Way to go scotty! WE cheered and we cried and we are veery proud of you and Ben and your efforts!
Go TEAM FIRESTORM!!!!

Unknown said...

Scott and Court,

It was good to see the fam out in full force. You guys rock.