Done and Done!

SO on Sunday May 28th I participated in the first Giro Toronto, Bike race for Villa Charities.

I raised $783.00 just a little shy of my $1000.00 goal and the illustrious shirt!
But I respectable amount none the less!
I wanted to do the race in under 4 hours that was my goal, but I finished in 4 hours and 12 minutes. I blame my time on the guy who clocked me the day before by opening his car door and not looking to see me coming! As well I'm an idiot for not getting his info as my front wheel cost me $71 bucks to replace (shame).

It was a great day and a great event.
What I loved most about the day that in true Italian spirit, at every rest stop they had great food, albeit not riding appropriate food but when the spirit of the ride is Italian who cares if you should spray shit across the streets you are riding as long as you get that bowl of pasta and fagioli in you.

Here is what we had at the Rest stops:
Gelato
Espresso of course
Pasta e Fagioli
Caprese skewers
Panini
Macedonia di frutta
Polenta and sausage
and did I mention espresso?

Many thanks to all who helped me raise funds for this cause including the two celebrities Laura Branigan and Paul McCartney and his soon to be ex.
As well as:
Including:
Sean T
Michael C
Stefanie & Vince
Ass and Ball Cream Sponsor Mark D.
Brutach & Associates
Mauro & Stella
Billy K.
Belth
Kristine M
Natashia
Angela A
White Lipstick "where's my cardigan" girl from high school
Andrew D
Carla A
Laura Branigan
Carlos D
Lucy C
Lisa B
Angie S
Sonya
Angela A
Susan & Frank
Mom
Adriana S
Graham L.
Marylena
Danse Contact

The night before the big race!!!

OK so tomorrow I race, from Columbus centre down to lakeshore, to keele to Islington and steeles and back down to Columbus centre.
And yesterday while going for a bike ride to train, a guy in a parked car opened his door without looking and I rode into his open door. I could not vere out of the way due to a Rogers Cable van which was too close to the guy. So I smashed into the door, destroyed my front wheel, cut my leg and have a sore elbow and neck. But I quickly took my bike (while still bleeding to a repair shop!) 71 bucks later, I'm gonna race tomorrow!!!
Just to all motorist out there please watch before opening your door when parked on a busy street.
Thanks to everyone who supported me!

$700 and counting

THIS SUNDAY May 28, I will be riding in GIRO TORONTO to raise money for Villa Charities.
Thank you to everyone who donated thus far. I'm still looking to raise $300 more dollars before Sunday to reach my goal of $1000 so if you know anyone who would like to donate pass along my info (see other posts below to learn how to donate.

This is the route I'm taking.

It will be a total of 70km!

BONUS SHOW-Shame

We did our first Shame is Right! show last night!
IT went well, the powers that be at the theatre want us to do a BONUS night, which is Tonight Friday May 12 at 8pm. So if you are able to check out a Comedy show come and see
Shame is Right
Date: Bonus show Friday May 12, Thurs May 18
Place: Diesel Playhouse Cabaret space, 56 Blue Jays Way
Time: 8pm
Cost: $8
You can order tix online www.dieselplayhouse.com
or by phone call 416.971.5656 * ask to speak to the toronto box office.

Bike Raising

Thank you all for supporting my race
It's in a couple of weeks, and thus far I've raised $615.00
I want to give a shout out to all those who supported.
Including:
Sean T
Michael C
Stefanie & Vince
Ass and Ball Cream Sponsor Mark D.
Brutach & Associates
Mauro & Stella
Billy K.
Belth
Kristine M
Natashia
Angela A
White Lipstick "where's my cardigan" girl from high school
Andrew D
Carla A
Laura Branigan
Carlos D
Lucy C
Lisa B
Angie S

I'm closer to my goal of $1000.
check back to see where I am at.

SHOW ALERT: I am in a COMEDY SHOW

SHAME is Right!
You've seen me do Improv. You've seen me in plays. Now see me in Sketch!
My first ever Sketch Show. It's called SHAME is Right! Our sketch troupe, apropriately called SHAME is Right!
Starring: Amanda Barker, Dale Boyer, Trevor Martin, and me Marco



Details:
SHAME is Right!

Thursday May 11th at 8pm *Special night*
Thursday May 18 at 8pm

Tickets Only $8 at the box office.
order tickets on line: www.dieselplayhouse.com
order tickets by phone: 416.971.5656
Location: The Diesel Playhouse (formerly The Second City)
56 Blue Jays Way (across from Wayne Gretzky's Resteraunt)
You can check out our website: www.shameisright.4t.com

WARNING:
This show contains: Mature Themes, Strong Language, Graphic Violence, and NUDITY.

Hit the Mark!

OK so as you are all well aware I need to hit $500 to ride in bike race for Charity. and I just crossed the $500 mark!! And I never thought I would say this but it was thanks to a celebrity that came back from the grave to pledge those dollars that took me over the edge. When I check my pledges, it just tells me what you fine folks put in, so as you've noticed below sometimes people don't put their names but rather funny little tidbits, there are even a couple of Anonymous who I'm not certain who they are but thanks. But I want to say a special thanks to Laura Branigan for not excercising "Self Control" and pushing me to $525.00!!! Of course I couldn't get here without the help of everyone who pledged to get me here, so THANKS Y'ALL!!!

My Supporters Rule!

Sean T
Michael C
Stefanie & Vince
Ass and Ball Cream Sponsor Mark D.
Brutach & Associates
Mauro & Stella
Billy K.
Belth
Kristine M
Natashia
Angela A
White Lipstick "where's my cardigan" girl from high school
Andrew D
Carla A
Laura Branigan
Carlos D
Anonymous

My goal is to raise $1000, I've got 27 days,Can I do it? Check Back!