Ted is on an amazing wild ride.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with Ted. He is riding his bike across the country to raise funds and awareness for dog cancer, specifically to assist dog owners who can't afford the costly treatments to care for their pets. Ted Schneck, and his travel assistants Ian, Nicky and Angie, currently on day 52 of an 82 day trip from Oregon Pacific to the Atlantic, took the time to stop by our house and meet us and our cancer-survivor canine, Cain.
This was all arranged by my wife, Kelly and her discovery of Ted's journey via searching for information about cancer particular to dogs. Ted's dog, "Marty", contracted cancer in 2007, and after researching the disease intensely for his pet, Ted wrote a book about dog cancer and what can be done to enhance the quality of life for both the dog and the owner. His mission didn't stop there though, but grew into a cause, spearheaded by his two-wheel excursion - with a picture of "Marty" on his handlebars the whole way. Kelly felt a calling, and invited him to stop over as he passed through town.
After interviewing Kelly, Ted offered to pass out samples of "Wishcuits" along with business cards for Kelly's new business. Also talked about was Ted selling copies of my song "Wonderful Day" and giving all proceeds to the cause. I'll talk more about all that later.
In the meantime, go read about Ted at his WEBSITE. While you're at it, why not donate to his cause - or check out the "map of heroes". If you have a dog (or any pet), please take a moment to be involved. It's good.
peace,
kenk
