It came as a sudden shock to Paul Schmitt when his sister died from breast cancer. Her daughter, and his
niece, died from breast cancer while his sister lay in a coma, dying from the same disease. She never knew her daughter
passed away. On April 26, 2006, Schmitt, who is 62, will begin a 12,000 mile bicycle trip that will take him to the 4 corners of the U.S. - from Allentown, Pennsylvania to St. Augustine, Florida, west to San Diego, California, north to Anacortes, Washington, east to Bar Harbor, Maine and south back to Allentown, Pennsylvania. Schmitt will be raising money for the Bethlehem chapter of American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Macungie. Schmitt is hoping to cover 135 miles a day to complete his trip in 90 days.
Schmitt, a former professional soccer player, can make this trip happen. He competes in biathlons several times a year. He runs 3 miles and bikes 20-25 miles a day. If you would like to support his efforts, visit Senior Biker, to learn more.
