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Is there room for Arvid part 2

So, the AM crew found the back of the Van like this at 4am. Seriously? Not only is there no room for Arvid, where is Arvid??? I Victor Sent from my iPhone

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Arvid’s Diet

Someone was curious about what Arvid eats on the road besides MacDonalds and Tim Hortons. Each ride is different but the van is always stocked with the following. Red Bull- or hairy cow as Arvid calls it Mint Areo bars

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A special Sign

This is the sign we found at the side of the road. Art and Anne left it for Arvid. We taped it to the back of the RV 🙂

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Arvid’s Happy Meal

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Espanola

We’re not sure what they make here, but it looks important. We stopped in Espanola for a BigMac for Arvid and some food for the crew and saw it on the way into town. I wonder if our world will

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Crew dynamics

It’s always interesting going on a road trip like this. Arvid’s body is definitely going through its issues with fluid retention, fatigue and pain. The crew is experiencing sympathy issues due to poor diet, irregular schedules and less sleep. Josh

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Family Meeting

Arvid’s brother Art and Anne from St. Katherine’s ON came up to meet us on the road. It was a great family moment and a huge encouragement. Thank you!

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Thank you to the trucking community

We in the support crew and Arvid want to thank all the truckers who give us space on the road and an unusual number of friendly honks today.

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Is there room for Arvid

Yesterday we (the evening crew) had a nice clean van for Arvid to take naps in. This is what the morning crew left us with. Really? I thought our standards were higher than this -Stephen (Evening Crew)

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We Need Your Help quick!

Anyone know the nearest McDonalds on out route? Please email ASAP at grandpascaniphone@gmail.com Victor Sent from my iPhone

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A prayer

Thank you Lacey and Daughter for praying and sharing your prayer with us. She said I could share it with you “Dear God, be Grandpa Arvid’s light when he’s travelling through the darkness. Be his guide. Carry him on this

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Daily Stat revision

380 Km’s, 17:04 on bike, 22:4 average moving speed, 2:15 sleep, 3 ten minute naps. Victor Sent from my iPhone

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While Arvid naps, the crew will play…

Victor Sent from my iPhone

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24 hour stats

380 total kms, 17h 04min on bike time, average speed 22.4 km/hr, sleep 2h 15min, 3 ten min naps Victor

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We read your messages to Arvid

The crew reads your every message to Arvid whiles he’s pedaling. Every message seems to add speed to his weary legs. Please keep them coming Victor Sent from my iPhone

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Project Description

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GrandpasCan 2020 Training

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About MCF

Charles Mulli is a former street child from the slums of Kenya. He became extremely successful in business, but then God called him to give it all up and care for the orphaned and abandoned children still on the streets in Kenya. Charles Mulli is the founder and CEO of Mully Children's Family. To learn more about MCF, click here.

Arvid's Role

God has called me (Arvid) to be an ambassador for Mully Children's Family. I have chosen to use ultramarathon cycling as my platform from which to fulfill this calling. You can follow my ride, here, at www.grandpascan.com/ride. To read more about me and my story, click here.

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I am asking you to help. I am trying to raise funds for the ongoing and capital expenses for the child mothers program at MCF. This program provides the critical life skills the young mothers need. To learn more about donating, click here.

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