The Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) has established a series of trails which circle the city of Tulsa. These trails provide connected walking and bicycling corridors throughout Tulsa City and County. My reason to walk the P.C.T. was to fulfill my lifelong dream of walking it, and to raise money for three cancer groups and a spondylitis arthritis group.
I may not be P.C.T. Class of 2016 however, I can still raise money and awareness for the groups listed in my sub-header bar above.
Maybe I will be P.C.T. Class of 2017, maybe I won't.
I will be using the determination learned during my progression of training and bring attention to one of Tulsa's treasures in the miles of trails during 2016:
AND raise attention and donations by utilizing those miles of trails for:
The Tyler Robinson Foundation,
The Scott Carter Foundation,
CancerSucks.com,
and the Spondylitis Association of America.
The determination to thru-hike the P.C.T. will continue within me for my life's duration. To paraphrase a favorite of mine; "Me surrender the idea of walking the P.C.T.? Nuts."
Never surrender. Never.
H.Y.O.H.
L.N.T.
C.U. Nobo.
Hans
Hans,
ReplyDeleteJust saw your Oct 29th post in my Guestbook for my PCT 2014 Journal on Postholer.com. I am really sorry it took me so long to respond, but I just saw it today (2/6/16). Thanks for the link to your blog. I've take a brief look around and a great blog it is. Nice work!
Also, I would like to extend my condolences for the loss of your mother and father. I have been going through similar issues with my mother for the last 7 months. She passed away from bladder cancer about 3 weeks ago, and it is an emotional time. Still, life does go on.
On the brighter side I want to congratulate you on getting your bachelors degree. That is truly and accomplishment and one that takes way more effort than hiking the PCT. Also, great to read about your continued sobriety. My dad fought that battle daily so I know something of struggle.
Your dream to hike the PCT is a worthy one. You obviously have the special kind of drive it takes to do the PCT, so I don't doubt that when you get the chance you will complete it. The great thing about that trail is that it will be there when you're ready and able. Don't ever give up.
The Journey Is The Reward,
-SlowBro