Help a struggling cyclist be Strong

[FONT= Verdana]Dear Avid Cyclists,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]First of all, don't treat this thread as a joke or anything like that,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]it was not easy to put it together and it is serious.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]A close [/FONT]cyclist[FONT= Verdana] friend (who I respectfully have to treat as anonymous in this forum)[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]Has been diagnosed early this year with stage 4 pancreatic cancer,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana](I just learnt about this 2 months ago, and since supported him.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]He has always been an avid [/FONT]cyclist[FONT= Verdana] and a contender in races,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]Anyway, chemo did not show improvements so far, this type of cancer is spreading rapidly and at this point,[/FONT]
[FONT= Verdana]and we are very concerned.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]I started talking cycling with him and focused on the great and good things,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]We stayed away from topics such as his treatment, career and just focused on the "hopefulls",[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]He was very enthusiastic since we started talking again, I know he undertook cycling again, despite lowe energy levels.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]I know there is not much we can do about his treatment, but I know there is something we can do about having him motivated and smiling.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]I have engaged myself and riders I know, as well as a few bike shops and some contacts on local teams to do one thing:[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]shoot as many pictures with a sign "Rob Be Strong!" so that I can send those to him or compile something.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]I have engaged myself in going to all major scenic rides before the end of this year,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]and always shooting a photo with the sign.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]All in all, sorry for coming forward with this huge thing out of the blue,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]but I don't think we have much time, and I just want to do something good.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]If I could ask you guys to read this post and consider, perhaps joining in, I am sure this would make a World of difference.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]I have started slowly with two photos, which are [censored] so far (but it is hard to take a photo of yourself with a phone)[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana](i have tried to engage social media, but it just simply does not work with people who do not love cycling, such as us)[/FONT]
[FONT= Verdana]However, great responses so far on [/FONT]facebook.comRobBeStrongOpen ↗[FONT= Verdana]If you have any questions about this just send me an personal message.[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]The only thing I would kindly ask, if you are up for it,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]is too shoot photos during your rides with the sign.[/FONT] attach them in this thread or on the facebook page. [FONT= Verdana]Again, if this thread is out of place, or not relevant, I am sure admins will remove it,[/FONT] [FONT= Verdana]but this is real, and it is a great cause, I hope you find it in your cycling spirit to support a fellow cyclist.[/FONT]