Words can not even begin to describe how incredible the experiences with Texas 4000 have already been. Now with the blink of an eye, just like that, we are OFFICIALLY the Texas 4000 for Cancer Current Team. It is all happening so fast and it is all beginning to feel so real! The school year, […]

A lot has happened since I joined Texas 4000 last spring. But I have to say, I am very excited to be a part of the Texas 4000 family. Since I joined, I have met the first fundraising deadline of $1500 and passed the first fitness test. I never thought that I’d raise so much […]

Becoming a part of Texas 4000 has been overwhelming in the best way. I’ve met so many inspiring young riders, I’ve gotten involved in a new non-profit, and I have officially become part of a fight that will serve this world better. Something that I’ve learned along with this, is that it is all a […]

It’s hard to believe our ride year has arrived. This week, the team is anxiously waiting to see who will be announced Ride Director. Soon, other leadership positions will be filled. We will be assigned routes. BIKES. It’s all happening so fast! We have already raised 1/4 of a million dollars. At this pace, our […]

Two things happen relatively quickly in Texas 4000: tan line and deadlines. By September 1st, we had to raise $1,500, and I am lucky enough to have more than $2,300 in the bank. To get there, I wrote letters and tried my hand at panhandling. Raising money in those two ways left an incredible impression […]

This past April I decided to kick off my Texas 4000 fundraising campaign by doing something almost as outlandish and attention grabbing as biking to Alaska.  If I could raise $1,000 in one week I would shave my head as part of The St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Brave The Shave event.  That week turned out to […]

With the 2014 – 2015 school year gearing up there was no better way to kick off my Ride year then attending and volunteering the 2014 Tribute Gala. Even though I had read all the emails I did not fully know what to expect and that feeling just became greater as I realized the event […]

There are few causes for which all of humanity should care about. The quest for a cancer-free future is one. Let me say that first of all, it feels GREAT to be back in Austin! My six months in Australia and New Zealand was a life-changing experience that opened a lot of doors for me. […]

I have tried to write this journal entry more times than I can count. It’s September and I wrote my first draft in June so it’s obviously not working. My writing teacher says sometimes you just have to force it so that’s what I’m doing now. This entry probably won’t be very well-written but hopefully you […]

Well, it’s happening. Recently, the 2014 Texas 4000 team completed their journey and returned home. It is finally my ride year.  The realization of what’s to come in my near future has been both a surreal and daunting experience. My Texas 4000 experience has greatly intensified as of late, with fundraising and fitness deadlines ever […]