Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway June 28-29,2008- 150 miles for a cure. Through
the eyes of Chef Christine
This was 150 miles to help cure MS. Even though I only made it 63 out of the 150 miles, only because my legs gave out
and I could bike anymore. Seeing the south shore of the Massachusetts coast line was worth every sore muscle in my
body that I have today. It started in Quincy, MA which is about 7 miles south of Boston and ended in Provincetown,MA
which is called the finger of the cape. If you look at cape cod, it resembles an arm flexing with a curled finger.
Anyway, biking through very affluent neighborhoods to seeing the sun over the ocean was just beautiful. I made it to
mile 20 before experiencing cramping in both of my quads. I had to be carried to the CVS Samaritan Van. I was trucked
to mile 40 rest stop where I ate and rested. At the mile rest stop I met a lady who look perfectly normal. I told her about
how my legs gave out and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it the whole first day. She told me that I was an
inspiration to her for riding. I didn't know she had MS. After the conversation, my legs felt better and I was so full of
emotion to get back on my bike ride for that lady I just met. I made it five more miles until my legs started to cramp up
again. I was truly disappointed that I could do it for that lady I talked to at the 40 mile rest stop on day one.
I really wanted to finish the first day, so I road in a bus to rest stop nine which was the last 6.5 miles to the end of day 1.
I made it the last 6.5 miles riding along the cape cod canal looking at the water crashing and the seagals fiying over
head. Even though i only did 25 miles of the 75 on the first day, I knew it was better than sitting on the couch doing
nothing. I think if that lady saw me at the end of day one, she would've been very proud.
Day 2 started at 5:30 in the morning. My legs felt better so I biked on, crossing the Bourne Bridge. This was not so fun
on the way up but wicked cool on the way down. I was on my way. The hills in sandwich, MA were wicked cool also, you
went up the hill and then down the hill. I couldn't believe that in front of me were guys riding Boston pedicabs. Rumor
has it, they stored beer and other drinks in the seats. Anyway. I made it 38 miles before cramping up again in my
quads. I tried to drink lots of gatorade, eat bananas, but my legs were telling me to stop, so I did.
It was a pretty cool experience. People ask me if I would do it again, and yes i will. Not only for personal reason but for
the cure. Meeting normal everyday people who have this disease is worth it. I entered the ride because a friend of mine
asked me after I purchased a bike this year with my tax refund. Knowing that I didn't have any ties to this disease what
so ever, I said yes anyway. Idefinitelyrecommend that everyone partake it a charity event,it will definitely change you. My
sweat and tears for two days isn't nearly close to what people with this disease go through.
the eyes of Chef Christine
This was 150 miles to help cure MS. Even though I only made it 63 out of the 150 miles, only because my legs gave out
and I could bike anymore. Seeing the south shore of the Massachusetts coast line was worth every sore muscle in my
body that I have today. It started in Quincy, MA which is about 7 miles south of Boston and ended in Provincetown,MA
which is called the finger of the cape. If you look at cape cod, it resembles an arm flexing with a curled finger.
Anyway, biking through very affluent neighborhoods to seeing the sun over the ocean was just beautiful. I made it to
mile 20 before experiencing cramping in both of my quads. I had to be carried to the CVS Samaritan Van. I was trucked
to mile 40 rest stop where I ate and rested. At the mile rest stop I met a lady who look perfectly normal. I told her about
how my legs gave out and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it the whole first day. She told me that I was an
inspiration to her for riding. I didn't know she had MS. After the conversation, my legs felt better and I was so full of
emotion to get back on my bike ride for that lady I just met. I made it five more miles until my legs started to cramp up
again. I was truly disappointed that I could do it for that lady I talked to at the 40 mile rest stop on day one.
I really wanted to finish the first day, so I road in a bus to rest stop nine which was the last 6.5 miles to the end of day 1.
I made it the last 6.5 miles riding along the cape cod canal looking at the water crashing and the seagals fiying over
head. Even though i only did 25 miles of the 75 on the first day, I knew it was better than sitting on the couch doing
nothing. I think if that lady saw me at the end of day one, she would've been very proud.
Day 2 started at 5:30 in the morning. My legs felt better so I biked on, crossing the Bourne Bridge. This was not so fun
on the way up but wicked cool on the way down. I was on my way. The hills in sandwich, MA were wicked cool also, you
went up the hill and then down the hill. I couldn't believe that in front of me were guys riding Boston pedicabs. Rumor
has it, they stored beer and other drinks in the seats. Anyway. I made it 38 miles before cramping up again in my
quads. I tried to drink lots of gatorade, eat bananas, but my legs were telling me to stop, so I did.
It was a pretty cool experience. People ask me if I would do it again, and yes i will. Not only for personal reason but for
the cure. Meeting normal everyday people who have this disease is worth it. I entered the ride because a friend of mine
asked me after I purchased a bike this year with my tax refund. Knowing that I didn't have any ties to this disease what
so ever, I said yes anyway. Idefinitelyrecommend that everyone partake it a charity event,it will definitely change you. My
sweat and tears for two days isn't nearly close to what people with this disease go through.
Fusion competes in a Charity Chili Cook off that supports
Markmans Children Center in Attleboro, MA.
We made pulled pork chili. Although we didn't win this cook off, this chili won the taste
buds of a three year old whose mom said he is a picky eater.
Markmans Children Center in Attleboro, MA.
We made pulled pork chili. Although we didn't win this cook off, this chili won the taste
buds of a three year old whose mom said he is a picky eater.
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On May 3 at 9:45AM a team of six Boston Area Personal Chefs set off on a 20 mile trek through Metro Boston to raise
money for Project Bread, the sponsor for the Walk for Hunger which funds more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens,
food banks, and food salvage programs in 126 communities across Massachusetts.
First time walkers Christine Todaro, Paula Lemay, Mark Brambilla and Sean Ludlow joined past walkers Laura Finnerty
(6th walk) and Ann Gosse (??), leaving the Boston Common with spirits high, donning their custom team shirts.
Paula’s husband Chris met us near BC to take a group photo for the records. A few little uphills revealed a few little aches
to some punk music provided by a local band. Moving on, we began the second half of our walk winding along the Charles
River in Cambridge, passing the Cambridge Boat Club, Harvard University, (with another photo op from Paula’s husband
to some punk music provided by a local band. Moving on, we began the second half of our walk winding along the Charles
River in Cambridge, passing the Cambridge Boat Club, Harvard University, (with another photo op from Paula’s husband
– thanks Chris!), and MIT. The skies started to get a bit ominous, and a few sprinkles began as we crossed Longfellow
Bridge into Boston, counting the miles to the finish line. A left turn onto Commonwealth Ave brought us to the final mile to
the Public Gardens, and resulted in a bad blister for Christine, a few sore muscles for us all, and true team effort to keep
hurt either!
spirits up to the end! We reached 20 miles with smiles, cheers and a feeling of accomplishment. Free ice cream didn’t
hurt either!
Overall, team Boston Area Personal Chefs raised $3,240. Paula was our highest fundraiser, with $1,020! Sean, a late
entrant, was able to gain $910, and Ann was our third highest fundraiser with $685! Way to go team!
Since 1969, Project Bread's Walk for Hunger has provided critical resources for hungry children and families in
Massachusetts. Today, The Walk for Hunger is the oldest continual pledge walk in the country, and the largest annual one-
day fundraiser to alleviate local hunger. 44,000 walkers showed their commitment to feed hungry families in the 2009
Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger. Individuals and teams raised $3.8 million, with more to go!
This Christmas 2009 , Fusion Catering Services took part in the Salvation Army's Adopt a Child for
Christmas program. This year we started out with one Child. We received a little girl age 10 in the
Attleboro Area. It was so cute because she wanted Sponge Bob Square Pants and Hana Montana
stuff, oh and a new sweatshirt. We have to say this was very fun because we knew that this child
would love anything she received. So we went all out for this little girl and got her a Hana Montana
Movie on DVD along with the Movie Soundtrack. To top it off, we found a toy Hana Montana
Guitar that this little girl can rock out with while listening to the soundtrack. We also didn't forget
to buy her a blue fleece sweatshirt like she wanted. The lady at the Salvation Army said she favorite
color was blue. We here at Fusion are excited to play Santa for this little girl and the feeling you get
when you know that mom and dad are going to get to see the smile on that girls face on Christmas is
absolutely priceless.
Christmas program. This year we started out with one Child. We received a little girl age 10 in the
Attleboro Area. It was so cute because she wanted Sponge Bob Square Pants and Hana Montana
stuff, oh and a new sweatshirt. We have to say this was very fun because we knew that this child
would love anything she received. So we went all out for this little girl and got her a Hana Montana
Movie on DVD along with the Movie Soundtrack. To top it off, we found a toy Hana Montana
Guitar that this little girl can rock out with while listening to the soundtrack. We also didn't forget
to buy her a blue fleece sweatshirt like she wanted. The lady at the Salvation Army said she favorite
color was blue. We here at Fusion are excited to play Santa for this little girl and the feeling you get
when you know that mom and dad are going to get to see the smile on that girls face on Christmas is
absolutely priceless.