[Typo]

For the sake of stopping the rumors! The Tour de Soulard is officially CANCELED this year!

I was just not able to handle running the race this year!

As to the rumors about me! No, my father did not die! Yes, I did get sick late last year and now I am in chronic kidney failure, and will be looking for a kidney transplant later this year (I hope).

Hopefully next year will see me in a better position to take on more and run this race!

See ya'll around
Chris

[cleeland]

Thanks for the info, and my thoughts and prayers are with you for your transplant.

[gonzo]

I'ld pray for your transplant too though I don't think it really cares! ;-)

Seriously, thanks for the help and leadership in the past and hope you recover well.

[seth_s]

gonzo, on Jun 25 2008, 02:32 PM, said:

I'ld pray for your transplant too though I don't think it really cares! ;-)

Seriously, thanks for the help and leadership in the past and hope you recover well.

No doubt. That is such a great race--perhaps rivalling the old Moline Criterium from the and 1980s.

[king furby]

Chris is getting dialysis for several hours every week and still working to support his family. He's a tough guy. If anybody deserves a new kidney it's him. He put on one of the best Soulard races ever in 2007. It was truly unforgettable. The race took a hiatus in 2004 and it will again this year. It's a great course and the people in the neighborhood love it...especially at Clementine's (those guys are so friendly).

[Typo]

Thanks for the Prayers and Kind words! They are appreciated.

See ya