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Compression Stockings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3asiVt2CEo

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Grampas New Fashion Statement

For the last few days Arvid has retained fluid in his legs. This makes it feel like he’s peddling under water. The bright white leggings (compression stockings) are supposed to push the fluid back where it belongs Victor

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Ratzlaff Family says hello at 5:55 AM

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Early but fast!

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Reflections from new crew member, Stephen Redekop after first shift

2 am Wednesday morning at the Ontario border.  Stephen looks back at his first hours as a new crew member in the follow van.

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Arvid stops on Wed 2am for some sleep

Arvid greets his new crew member, Pastor Vic Neufeld as Reverend as he turns in for some sleep.

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Hard to see the mosquitoes in this photo but they’re there

Night enhanced photo at the Ontario border early Wednesday morning (2am). This is the new support crew scenario. RV is the “motel on wheels”, van follows Arvid 24/7.

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Can anyone tell us what a Pickerel Arm is?

A: (David’s guess) – A place Choice B: (Evan’s highly educated explanation) – Genetic mutation, be afraid… C: Other, please explain! Vote in the comments! … if you dare. The fish are coming.

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Also 2am Wednesday morning at Ontario border

I checked…no one on the Grandpascan crew was sitting at a campfire…

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2am Wednesday morning

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Almost done for the day

Arvid wants to go about 10 more km before he’ll stop for a rest. His endurance is amazing to witness first hand.

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Arrival in Winnipeg video posted

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An open heart at the Legislature

This was the moment for me at the Legislature in Winnipeg early evening on Tuesday. Arvid had just gotten off of his bike and we all witnessed this exchange between Arvid and someone who had come with an open heart

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Another night on the bike

The plan is to try to put on a few more kms before Arvid goes to sleep for the night. He had a great escort into and out of Winnipeg, but now he’s riding alone again. We met up with

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Arriving at the Legislature

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Project Description

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Participate

To participate by riding your bike in support of MCF, download the PDF.

GrandpasCan 2020 Training

Arvid's stats are updated daily in an online spreadsheet. Click here.

Prayer Requests

May 20: As the ride begins, pray that we will have strength equal to the task ahead!

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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.

Donate

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.

Media Contact

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