Crossing America For A Cure: A Bicycle Journey of Inspiration And Hope info
In September of 2013, cycling novice Al DeCesaris set out on a solo cross-country bicycle journey in honor of his 9-year-old niece Jenna, who was born with a rare neurological disorder called Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Despite great adversity, with the support and encouragement of friends new and old this seemingly ordinary man biked over 3,000 miles from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the shores of the Atlantic. Through his efforts, DeCesaris created awareness about Sturge-Weber Syndrome across the country, raised critical funds to further the efforts to find a cure, and brought hope to his niece and countless others suffering with this devastating disorder.
During DeCesaris' 45-day bicycle journey across America, he blogged about his experiences on the road: the things he saw, the emotions he felt, the adversity he faced and of the extraordinary and supportive people he met along the way. In the months that followed, he compiled his writings as well as select photos taken