Life Across America

Like to ride your bike? Take an afternoon ride to spend time with the family? What about riding with family for more than 4,000 miles? Seems a bit much right - well, not for Larry and his daughter Adella.

You see, in 1982, as an Oakland Police Officer in California, Larry was on a routine traffic stop, Larry was permanently disabled by a traffic accident. A DUI driver, speeding at 65 MPH, struck him as he was speaking to the stopped motorist. The outcome was a need for 110 units of blood and nine major surgeries to repair extensive injuries, plus mandatory retirement. He refused to let personal tragedy keep him down after his near-fatal traffic accident.

Over the years and through recovery, Larry has ridden in charity events, took a ride from CA to Washington DC with his son and now this journey all to raise awareness of the need for blood donors.

This summer, Larry will be embarking on a two-part journey across the country to raise awareness for the need for blood.

In Phase I of Life across America 2010, Larry and his daughter, Adella, will bike ride from California to New Hampshire stopping at blood centers along the way.

During Phase II, Larry and Adella will return home by driving cross country, down the east coast across the southwest. During this leg of their journey, Life across America will be working with America’s Blood Centers’ members in over 40 cities. From speaking to volunteers to hosting blood drives, Larry and Adella will raise awareness and promote blood donation throughout their summer journey, kicking off June 5 and culminating on September 14.

The map below highlights the trip and where they will be stopping. I am so excited that I will be seeing Larry and Adella when they arrive in Virginia. If you want to learn more or find out where you can see them on the trip, please visit www.lifeacrossamerica.com for more information.