Anonymous said...

Dear Regina,

This is Sue. We met at the Dixmont Supper and you came and sat down with me while you ate. We also had our picture taken together. Thank you for putting it on your web page!! Thinking about you and hope your trip goes well. I have lost my voice, but still able to talk to you over the Net!

Sincerely yours, Susie

Anonymous said...

Hey Ms. Erskine! Good luck with you're bike ride! See you at the end of the year or next year.

Steph R.

Anonymous said...

Hey... Ms. Erskine! I think what you're doing is so amazing. You have made a big difference for me because now I know that I should do what I think is right ....because you showed me is that you can make a big difference by doing something.

I hope that your trip will go well and that you will have fun. Keep going and don't stop!!!!

Stephanie Hem**

Mike Spizzuoco said...

Hi I hope that you have fun and raise a lot of money and don't fall!

Pine Tassel said...

You're already off and running and you havn't even hit the road yet! I know many, many people who had never even heard about Celiac will be better informed because of what you're doing. Good luck with your big debut in Augusta, not to mention the ride itself!

Love, Pine Tassel

Maine Legislative Sentiment

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

The "Coast to Coast for Celiac" bicycling adventure begins in a little over 3 weeks! There is still a great deal of work to be done before I leave and at times I have had the thought that actually bicycling from California to Maine will be the easy part! I want to thank all the people who have been there to help me with my awareness campaign and the abundance of planning that has come along with that.

My family and friends put on a public supper last weekend in Dixmont to help raise money and awareness for celiac disease. The love and support from my "hometown" has been wonderful!

The media exposure has been great in helping me get the word out. I think my appearance on the "207" show went well. Many people saw it and remarked on what a nice job I did. I was happy with how the show came out, but the camera definitely adds at least 10 pounds on you!

The news about my campaign is getting out there. I even recieved a call from the magazine "Woman's World" in regards to possibly doing a story on me. The Maine State Legislature has also heard about my efforts to raise awareness and they will be acknowledging my accomplishments by awarding me a Legeslative Sentiment at the State House on April 12th. After recieving my award in the House Cambers, I will set up my stationary bicycle in the House of Flags and continue spreading the word.

I will put another post on soon!

Regina