Hello all you cancer fighters!! Thanks to all of you who have been so generous – y’all have already helped me raise $1,630!! UM THATS FANTASTIC. I cannot express to you how excited this makes me! My ultimate goal is to reach $4,500 so keep it up – Y’ALL ABSOLUTELY ROCK. The support I’ve received […]

Welp. Just submitted my route preferences (Sierra vs. Rockies vs. Ozarks). When I first joined Texas 4000 I was 100% set on the route that my forefathers (alumni friends) had ridden before me. Tradition. Now, having met some really good friends, let me tell you: shit is hard. Before, mountains came before friends. I mean […]

There are a couple of primary reasons why I joined Texas 4000 for Cancer. The pillars of Hope, Knowledge and Charity certainly describe the main reasons, but I have really developed an unbelievably awesome relationship with my teammates that I have found to be invaluable. Without the past and continued support, friendship and love that […]

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Hello. My name is Matt Atwell and I’m currently in my 5th year at UT studying aerospace engineering. I am also a member of the 2014 Texas 4000 team, and as such, will periodically be uploading some writings over the next year to let you know how my journey is going. I’d like to preface […]

Right before this semester kicked off, Team 2013 held one last fundraiser, a gala at Austin Music Hall. It was so much fun to see the entire team back together after their incredible journey all dressed up and ready to celebrate their accomplishment. These beautiful faces in the cycling jersey are my awesome team that […]

I had an incredibly fun summer, spending 2 months in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. I also spent time in California and took a backpacking trip to Colorado. I was also taking classes this summer and completed 12 credit hours. I took Evolution and Spanish culture in Sevilla and took both required government courses online. In […]

I am in awe of the generosity that my friends and family have bestowed. Within a few short months and only about 100 letters, I have surpassed my initial fundraising goal of $4,500. Thank you so much. Texas 4000 is a unique and special charity. Every cent of your donations is going toward the goal […]

A philosophy I’ve held close as of late is that of enjoying the journey rather than focusing on the end. The summer past has given me plenty opportunity to develop my thoughts and feelings towards this. A good friend of mine, Ty, and myself were out at his lake house the other week touring a […]

This post is well overdue. I have been struggling to express myself over Texas4000 and why I am here. I don’t have much of a personal connection to cancer and didn’t want to take away from those who do. Though, I still ride with a purpose. I ride for those young woman who have been […]