The Caregivers Bakery

16/10/2024

Anyone trying to watch Kamala being interview on FOX? Absolutely disgusting - I'm watching online and they have captions below her delegating everything she is saying. And Baer is interrupting her and trying to lead her down a dark alley and she is hanging in. You go, Kamala! This is the most dirty, interview possible - absolutely disgusting!

21/09/2024

Well, I think we have our answer.

The sign - see below - that was on my front lawn was stolen tonight. I don't think is was taken by someone who stood for Kamala Harris. Makes one even more secure in the knowledge that the other candidate is not the person who is the better example for our children.

We don't teach our children to steal.

19/09/2024

Something to think about if you are on the fence:

11/09/2024

07/06/2022

This is the latest post I have received from our intrepid Stroke Across America cyclists:

Welcome to Mountain Time
Day 16 – rest day in Missoula
Completed to date: 710 miles and 27,500 feet of climbing

Two days ago we entered Mountain Time - literally when we crossed the border from Idaho into Montana and lost an hour; and figuratively as we climbed 5,233 foot Lolo Pass – almost 4k feet in one day with no downhill til the last 5 miles.

We’ve enjoyed getting to know our summer interns this past week, Alex Rubin and Emily Talkow, who will be with us for the rest of the journey. They will be helping to collect the photo and video footage, sharing updates on social media, and supporting both the in-person and virtual events. Both student athletes at Washington University, St. Louis, they are bringing a wonderful energy to the group.

The journey of life, stroke recovery, and this ride are all about flexibility and this week was no exception. We had to take the RV in for service to make sure it would start properly(!). So we flexed from our planned campgrounds to hotels for a few nights until the RV was back and ready to go.

We’re thrilled that another stroke survivor has joined the journey. Michael Obel-Omia arrived in Missoula Wednesday, joined us for the last 12 miles yesterday, and is now along for the duration. Look forward to getting to know this amazing survivor, person with aphasia, and published poet in the weeks ahead.

27/05/2022

The Stroke Across America riders have completed their first full week of riding - 380 miles down and about 4,000 to go. As they make their way through Oregon and into central Washington State, they’ve enjoyed watching the transition from the lush green of coastal Oregon into a more arid environment. Their legs are tired, but everyone is holding up well enjoying meeting folks along they way as they bring much needed information about stroke, aphasia and helping survivors as they rebuild their identity.

For those of us who can’t be out on the road with them, there is a Virtual Stroke Across America program – for information please contact me and I will share that info with you.

And for those of us who iive along the route, please watch for the gang to bring a program; an event; information to you.
Right now these events are planned for:
• Friday June 3 - Missoula, MT
• Tuesday, June 14 - Jackson, WY
• Friday, June 24 - Boulder, CO
• Sunday, June 25 - Denver, CO

14/05/2022

Sharing her voice
Elizabeth Bonker has nonspeaking autism, a type of autism that severely affects communication abilities. However, when she gave the commencement speech at Rollins College in Florida as one of five graduating valedictorians, she was heard loud and clear. Using a text-to-speech program, Bonker urged her fellow graduates to live a life of service, just like Rollins' most famous graduate, Mister Rogers. Bonker said because she cannot talk, she is often dismissed or minimized. Technology has opened up new opportunities for her to share her amazing brain, and she dreams of living a life in service to others like her. By her estimate, there are approximately 31 million people with nonspeaking autism around the world, just waiting to share their voice. "We are all called to serve as an everyday act of humility; as a habit of mind; to see the worth in every person we serve," she said.

12/05/2022

Countdown to Stroke Across America!
please share the excitement with others who understand the need for support for stroke survivors and aphasia victims.

Join the Journey!

We are exactly one week from beginning and we hope you will Join The Journey. See below for three ways you can start doing so now.

Three launch events this week – in Portola Valley, CA and in Oregon

VIRTUAL Stroke Across America – ride, run, walk, roll from anywhere you want

Ride with Rusti – our day ride program if you live near our route

Pre-Launch Events This Week

Saturday, May 14 in Portola Valley, CA: Join us for our Bay Area Kick Off event, complete with a ride to San Gregorio Beach for a ceremonial “back wheel dip”

Tuesday, May 17 in Bend, OR: Concert hosted by Stroke Awareness Oregon featuring the Soul Benders, a band led by a stroke survivor.

Wednesday, May 18 in Portland, OR: Pre-Launch Kick Off featuring a performance by The Backstrokes - an aphasia music group.

Thursday, May 19 - LAUNCH DAY!

VIRTUAL Stroke Across America

Everyone can Join the Journey from wherever you are. And we encourage you to form or join a team to do so. Learn more and sign up for VIRTUAL Stroke Across America for supporters to join the journey!

Not a cyclist? That’s alright! We encourage you to participate by being active in however you like — stationary bike, running, walking, using your wheelchair, doing adaptive sports, or other activities you enjoy.

You can start your virtual journey anytime after we start riding, but why not join us right from the start?
Sign Up Today


Ride with Rusti

If you live along our riding route, you can join us on the road or trail for a few miles or a full day. Learn more, see what routes are included, and sign up here.
Who’s Rusti?

We can’t wait to see how you Join the Journey to Stroke Across America!

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