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Acknowledgements

God: You have led me all my life. And now in these recent years, I have sensed your love and leading in very profound ways.

Ruth: I could not do what I do without you by my side.

Paul Loewen, my son, the author: What a rare privilege this has been. You had this idea long before I did. You have lived much of this story first-hand. The experience of writing this book together is something I will always treasure.

Bernie and Jodi, Josh and Stephanie, Paul and Jeanette, and my eight grandsons: You are my best support crew, whether you are on the road with me or supporting me from at home.

Charles and Esther Mulli: For entrusting me, a virtual stranger at the time, with three of your children as I dreamed and planned Spoke 2005. We are blessed to have been able to work alongside you and value our ongoing partnership and friendship. There is no doubt that God brought us into one another’s lives. To God be the glory.

Mulli children Miriam, Jane, Grace, Ndondo, Kaleli, Mueni, Isaac and Dickson: For welcoming and accepting Ruth and me as partners in your ministry.

MCF beneficiaries who have travelled across Canada with me—Lydia, Paul, Mumina, Mary, Charity, Rama, John, Benedict: Your presence on the road with me has been a huge encouragement.

David Balzer, media coordinator for Spoke ’99 and GrandpasCan 2011: You have been instrumental in helping me use cycling as a platform to make a difference. Your expertise and creativity in delivering the story to the media has opened many doors.

Paul Boge, media coordinator for Spoke 2005 and GrandpasCan 2012: Your presence on the road with the MCF contingent was invaluable in creating awareness for them to tell their stories.

Media, local and national: You have made it possible to spread the word about MCF all across Canada.

Bikes and Beyond: You have provided premium bikes and service for me. Thank you, Phil Roadley and staff.

Larry Willard, publisher, Castle Quay Books: You were keen about this book project from the first time we communicated. Thank you for believing in it. It has been a pleasure working with you.

Marina Hofman Willard, executive editor, Castle Quay Books: You kept us on track and on schedule. Thank you for your expertise and for making this such a positive experience.

Donors: Thank you for your support of MCF. Together we are making a difference.

Event sponsors: You make it possible for me to do what I do.

Support crews: Thank you for your tireless and selfless service to keep me on my bike.

Prayer warriors—friends, family, the MCF family: With God all things are possible.