1,537.96 miles. That is how many miles I have pedaled to get to The US, Mexico border. I feel that is an accomplishment. Yes it is, if I was to stop and not go on any farther I would be proud of my self for being able to bike that many miles. I think doing this many miles would be a great accomplishment for just about anyone who dared tried. But this is not just a personal trial. No, we set out on this trip because every day, every minute..every fifteen seconds a child dies from: malnutrition, lack of water, and many other diseases that could be easily prevented. We are doing this because this children need someone to care, some one to give them the chance, the hope to a future. I for one believe. I believe that I can make a difference, therefore I give everything that I can to do my part. This time my purpose is to push my self to limits that can only be reached when the end results are greater than personal satisfaction. Yes, my love for the people who are in need has helped me to get to this point 1,537.96 miles. And it will help me to get to the end, and the end result will be (I hope) a clinic. But now is where I feel I most ask you to make your pledge.. If you believe in what we do (I know you do) please make an effort that surpasses your previous efforts. Tell someone about us, tell them why this is something they can believe in. Tell them and tell your selves that now is the time to write a check. Vidas de Esperanza can do this, but we need you to spread the word, we need donations. $250,000 dollars is what we estimate the cost of the clinic will be. We do not have that, and it may take longer and more than a bicycle ride to get it. However, I do believe that if we all put a little bit extra, if we push our selves to a limit we did not know we could go, that we can get close to our target. I thank you all for your messages, good wishes, blessings and donations. It all has been inspiration to me to continue on when my body is ready to stop. If you are following this blog but have not join it please do, we would like to know who is following. Please tell people to visit our website for more information on the programs we work with year round. Our website is: vidasnc.org All donations can be made to Vidas de Esperanza and mailed to: 910 satinwood dr Greensboro nc 27510 Stay tuned Ascary To Liliana and Ava: Hola hijas, I hope you girls are doing great today. I am now at the border of US and Mexico! I tell you, today I saw a hare, a fox and a wild hog during my 60 mile trip to Laredo! Tomorrow I will be in Mexico and will be there for the rest of the week. It will take me ten days to be back home after tomorrow so you can start counting the days ok? I love you girls and I miss you very very much. Please be goos to yaya and mami ok? Love papi, PS. Tell mami I love her