I just want to take a moment to say thanks to God for all of the blessings I have in my life today. I am thankful for my family, friends, health and Racing for Recovery and know who is responsible for all of this.

Today is my daughter Madison’s 4rth birthday and again I am reminded of what life is really about.

Great trip to Baltimore and Phiadelphia last week. Thanks to Elite bikes to fitting me for what will be my new ride for 2007. Also thanks to Tony and Metabolix for making me a part of their triathlon team in 07.

Life just keeps getting better and better and it all started with not drinking or drgging anymore.

Enjoy your week.

PS Thanks for the Target RJ

Hello everyone,

I just returned from a very productive week in Los Angeles regarding all things Racing for Recovery. I can’t let the cat out of the bag yet but I will say this, I am one step away from getting this program out national on a weekly basis to a massive audience. It is very humbling to be sitting in meetings with individuals who first and foremost believe in Racing for Recovery and secondly have the ability to get the message out via major media. I know this is my destiny and life’s work and it is a blessing to have it all coming together. This is the message I have for everyone I encounter that “with sobriety anything is possible” I hope to have everything confirmed and make the official announcement by the end of March if not sooner.

I have received my usual amount of phone calls regarding individuals and their families suffering from addiction and my response to you all is do not give up HOPE as recovery is possible. There is one thing I know for sure and that is each side of this problem has to come to the conclusion that they want a better way of life for themselves and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that. I did whatever I needed to keep me drunk and high so I put that same effort into my recovery. This includes but is not limited to exercise, education, spirituality, family, friends and directing Racing for Recovery.

I leave tomorrow for Baltimore and Philladelphia and look forward to the meetings and individuals I will be meeting.

The Racing for Recovery mentoring program continues to improve lives on Long Island and I just want to say thank you to everyoe out there who is not only support the Long Island area but Racing for Recovery in general. We would not be where we are without all of you.

God Bless,

TC

Hello everyone,

I just returned from speaking at Childrens Hospital in Cincinnati, OH where I presented Racing for Recovery to over 200 physicians. I must admit even after doing hundreds of presentations, I was extremely nervous about this audience. However, as usual once I began my presentation all the nevrous energy was transfered into the positive drive I have to promote Racing for Recovery and all went well. In fact, they had to cut off the questions because of a time limit which was a good sign the message was heard and well recived. Thanks to Drs. Smith and Lampkin and everyone else who made my trip possible.

This brings me to a point that is all relative to addicts and recovery. I can only speak for myself here and how low of self-image I had for years. I felt empty, isolated and lacked self confidence in all areas of my life except hockey. Of all the blessings sobriety has given me, self- cofidence is one I am truly thankful for. I want to state self-confidence is NOT arrogance but rather a feeling of hey “I CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING I SET MY MIND TO. This is applicable remaining drug free, improving relationships, finishing my education or doing an Iroman. I realized yesterday that I do have a valid message that must be heard and I am completely confident in delivering that message to anyone at anytime to help share our mission.

To the addict who feels the same way, I simply say this, YOU CAN OVERCOME THOSE FEELLINGS OF INSECURITY AND SELF DOUBT AND ACHIVE YOUR DREAMS. This recovery thing is the real deal so get out there and take advantage of it. This is a CHOICE we can make. Do I want to have drugs continue to ruin my liffe and those I care about or do I want to improve my life and those around me?

Next Tuesday I am off to Los Angeles to work on our “big project” that is going to change thousands of lives and I am very excited about that. I also will be doing a book signing at the 12 step store on Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood from 4-5:30 pm. If you in the area come on out.

Peace to all.

TC