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Born in Dallas on April 21, 1987 to the most interesting family in the world, I had it coming that I would have an interesting life ahead of me; and to this day that is the least that one could say about the life I have lived.


My whole family is crazy, but in a good way. Even though my family tends to be absolutely nuts, we were all raised to be the most caring group of individuals we can be. We have always been generous people who will do anything to help another human being.


My family had always taught me that life is too short for arrogance, unnecessary drama and inconsideration. One of these family members, my dad Joseph Gaydos, passed away when I was 15 of pancreatic cancer. It really had not registered in my mind until he passed that life is too short. His loss was tough, but he always taught us to be strong, no matter what happens. We used this strength, and got through the tough times. I always try to apply this strength and compassion he had taught me to everyday life, whether it be towards helping the community, being there for my family and friends, or in my studies (Government and History major).


With my compassion for helping people, and my strength towards going up against some of the great challenges of my life, it seems as if Texas 4000 and I were meant for each other; an adventurous journey, which includes helping as many people as possible along the way. All I can say is I love adventure, and I have never been more ready for anything else in my thus far interesting life.

Why I Ride

Everybody will have an experience with cancer in their life, whether they will be diagnosed, or they will have a family member or friend have it. It is therefore critical that we work together in every possible way to fight it; whether it be through charity, support of loved ones, or embarking on a 4500 mile journey. I for one want to embark on this journey because I know I have not done enough. I have seen what cancer can do, and still I have not done enough to help. There is no such thing as too much help in fighting something such as cancer. We all need to give in as much time as we possibly can in providing support and charity to fighting it. It takes our loved ones, and it will continue to do so unless we are committed to stop it. So when I pedal to Alaska, I don’t just ride for my father, I ride for every single person who has been affected by it.

I ride for my dad, Joseph Gaydos. He was the man who brought me into this world. He was always there for me, and in a way still is with the strength, courage, and compassion he had taught me.