Must Read - Bluegreen Owner Bikes Across America!

Dave Livingstone is a faithful Bluegreen owner from Canada with an incredible story of dedication, strength and determination and he needs our help. In 2002, Mr. Livingstone suffered the tragic loss of his wife from lung cancer. She never smoked a day in her life. From that moment forward Dave made it a point to get involved with the Canadian Lung Association through its annual weekend 200km bike ride. This year, he’s got his sights set on going the distance with the American Lung Association’s Big Ride Across America. He’ll partake on an intense 3,000-mile journey from Seattle, WA to Washington D.C. in just 48 days–40 days of riding and 8 days of rest. It is tentatively scheduled to start June 21, 2010. That’s a lot of biking for any one person. Good thing Dave is young. He’s 68.

Mr. Livingstone spent most of his life involved in international business and in that time developed many relationships across the border here in America. That’s why he decided to help out the ALA this time around–out of his respect for the United States and his understanding that lung disease has no boundaries. This isn’t the first time he’s made a ride like this, and it won’t be his last.

In 2008, he rode across Canada without any major donations to help him make the trip (all expenses came out of his pocket). With the support of a few VW dealerships along the way, Mr. Livingstone managed to attract the local press, radio and TV coverage during many of his stops–each time he plugged the participating VW dealerships. Now, as a Canadian making the trip for an American charity, the press coverage should be substantial.

This is, first and foremost, an incredible opportunity to help a great man achieve something even greater. Not only that, but by helping to sponsor Dave, we could ride along with him in spirit.

In order to make this trip however, Dave needs our help. Participants have to raise $8,000 total, with $6,000 of it due before June 1, 2010 to secure a spot in the ride. That’s not too much to ask considering he will be riding his bike across the entire country.The Big Ride Across America is an enormous gesture of generosity and effort with all proceeds and donations going to the American Lung Association. It’s easy to contribute to Dave’s cause and it would be extra-special to see him at the finish line. To make a donation in support of Dave Livingstone’s Big Ride Across America, please click here.