21 days left till we head to ORLANDO.

http://www.fox40.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

Story picked up in Sacramento and in Alaska.--

http://www.ktuu.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

http://www.fox43.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

Story picked up in Pennsylvania and in Louisiana.

http://www.abc26.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

     When my dad and I decided to write our book--we did it so that we could help others. For years I was hurting inside--I was unable to talk with high school friends, college friends  Navy buddies, Fraternity brothers, old baseball teammates etc...  and I did not even go back to my 15 or 20 year reunion for I was embarrassed and ashamed of myself. I did not want others to judge me, judge my family, or just plain feel awkward talking with me.
     That was 1999 when my dad hit rock bottom--and it was the darkest hour for me. It was as if I was hit across the head with a 2x4 over and over again--the pain was very excruciating indeed. But when he hit rock bottom, the best thing came out of it--he asked for help and the help came from miles away, near and far. Doctors, therapists, friends, loved ones, family, shelters, counselors, educators, the list goes on and on. They all contributed their knowledge and guidance into my dad--and today he is 13 years sober and thriving.
13 years of living is how I see it--he is a grandpa, father, brother again. The mission of the groups paid off.
     Alcoholism not only affects the drinker, but hits the family hard as well. It is not just about the addict getting sober and clean--it is about family dealing with the problem as well. When we sweep the problem under the carpet, when we don't face the face straight on, it will will tear us down bit by bit--once we admit there is an issue then everything will come to fruition if all parties want it too. It takes ALL people to help, but first the drinker has to admit he/she needs help then we are off to the races.
http://www.prospect-house.org/  here is the link to one of the benefits of me riding bicycle down to Orlando-this is the house that saved my dad--this is the house that has save 6,200 men in 39 years--I thank this house, there mission, there way of life--for so many families are alive and well because of them.
Here is more information on our ride and how to donate to this cause and three others that have helped us,
http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

Yesterday I did 17 miles, which takes my total up to 1158 miles in 100 days of training. 21  days to go.