Daves Make a Wish Rides: This is Not the End

One of the things i did when i was in Paris was go to Jim Morrison's grave in the Pere Lachaise cemetery. As a Doors fan i had to go. I stole the title of the post from something that was written by a fan near his grave. "This is not the end". I'll do another ride next year, i am already researching where. I also have some work to do with Make A Wish to the remaining donations to the foundation and we need to determine which children will get their wishes from the money we raised. There will be a reception in July at the exchange with Make a Wish employees and families.

I recently received an email from Kate Mara's mother. Kate and her family came in to ring the NYSE opening bell back in December. I included her email here as she eloquently explains the parallels that i have attempted to explain several times and may not have gotten across.

Dear Dave :
I understand that you have begun your exciting and challenging journey on behalf of Make-A-Wish. Our family was so honored to have met you last December. Your generosity and commitment to helping others were truly inspiring. As I think about your journey, I think about how it bears some similarities to the journey we faced as a family when our daughter Kate was diagnosed with cancer. Like you, we found ourselves in unfamiliar, sometimes scary, territory. Like you, we needed courage and determination to see it through, and like you, we knew what we were fighting for was worth every bit of the effort. Our thoughts are with you, and our gratitude for all you do for children like our Kate.

Godspeed ...
Lesley Mara, mom of wish child Katherine

I spoke a little bit after the bell ringing in Paris. Not a great speaker but here's the link

https://exchanges.nyx.com/en/nyse-euronext-paris/dave-weiss-rang-opening-bell-celebrate-make-wish-after-his-bike-ride

here are some more pictures from the ride and Paris after the ride.