Crew at work 
Vehicle inspections going great!
Good morning Arizona!! Had to stop at the Hope Arizona sign for a photo op. Heading towards Prescott to relieve other crew. Our riders are working so hard!
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Good luck Team 4 Hope! Prayers for a safe journey….
What a good looking group!
Have a great ride!!!! Go crew!!!!
Praying for you guys…..safe travels!
Hi from Boston. Good luck! Get as much sleep as you can coach Pat, you look super comfy.
They fell behind on the GPS tracker….hope all is ok….
Mo, where did you see the GPS tracker?
http://www.myathletelive.com/storage/races/201125/index.html
To the right you can select with teams you want to see
Hope that helps!
Woo-Hoo! go Team 4 Hope!
Thanks Allison for that. The tracer seems to be not working or am I not seeing something.
Hi Bill -
It’s not working. I text my Mom (Kathy, a crew member) and she said they will work on it.
Thanks Allison!
Still praying for you and your crew ……. watch out for all the little critters in the night!
I hope and pray for the safety of all the riders.
I am so impressed with your commitment and efforts to support this cause.
The greatest way to show love is action, this is the ultimate action.
Jared & Ryan, you are my hero’s… ride baby ride!
Sorry Michelle, I didn’t get back to you. Glad you found the tracker though.
I’m sad to see it’s still not working though.
Here they go through the night……wow!
Looks like the tracker is working now. They are doing Great. Looks like Team 4 Hope is in the middle of the TeamdonateLife pack
Correction: They are now in second place. Go guys Go
Day #2 of this amazing race…
I am “reposting” Steve Galster’s words because I think those words say it best:
“I hope and pray for the safety of all the riders.
I am so impressed with your commitment and efforts to support this cause.
The greatest way to show love is action, this is the ultimate action.”
HaPpY FaThEr’s DaY to all the Dads racing today!
Day #2 of this amazing race…
I am “reposting” Steve Galster’s words because I think those words say it best:
“I hope and pray for the safety of all the riders.
I am so impressed with your commitment and efforts to support this cause.
The greatest way to show love is action, this is the ultimate action.”
HaPpY FaThEr’s DaY to all the Dads racing today!
Team $ Hope is in first place of the TeamDondateLife. Go guys Go
Can’t stop thinking about ALL of you. I know how busy you are but please post often. You have cheer leaders here at home. Take one day at a time, do the best you can, and remember: you are all out there saving lives. If a GPS gets working please let us know where to go. LOTS of love from Folsom. GO Teams Donate Life!!!!
Keep Peddling Coach Pat. You make us all proud. I can’t wait to hear all about your cross country trip.
Wildthing Hunter
Diane,
They are doing awesome!!!!
To check on GPS go to http://www.raceacrossamerica.org and on the right is a map with the title “My Ahlete Live”. Click on that and it will take you to the GPS trackers. Make sense?
found it thanks!
Hi Coach Pat from beautiful San Diego,
Keep up the pace. We are praying for your safety and speed, and my family and I are keeping track of your progress. Make Sierra Valley Baseball proud.
Jake Mandsager
Happy Father’s Day Coach Patrick! Keep it up and enjoy Arizona. We are pulling for you and your team on this amazing journey!
CJ Harger and family
Hey Coach Pat,
You look pumped for the ride. I hope you do great.
I’ll be following you throughout the race.
Say hi to Stefani for me !
Logan Ito
Happy Father’s Day Pat! Hope you and the team are doing well. Keep up the good work!
Tri
Hey Coach Pat,
Happy Fathers Day!! I hope you are having fun out in Arizona. My dad and I are really proud of you and send our prayers for a safe trip. We are all watching you Keep pedaling coach, I will check back with you later.
Love Blake
Does anyone what about where Team 4 Hope is? Their GPS isn’t updating. It’s last position was 3 hrs. ago.
I’m leaving internet access for awhile. So I’ll text if anything new.
Hey Michelle,
The last I could tell they are in 12th place from looking at the time stations. Steve hasn’t responded on text today. I’ll let you know if I hear something!
Thanks Mo.
Just heard from Steve Hoisington. They are just going thru Flagstaff. Its 95 degrees.
Just heard from Steve Hoisington. They are going thru Flagstaff. Its 95 degrees.
any new word on team for hope..doesn’t look like they have gone thru Time station 9 yet so not sure if all is okay. last check in was at 16:39 so that was a few hours ago. hope all is going okay and the computer just isn’t updating…
Thinking of Team Hope all day….Happy Fathers Day Patrick! ((HUGS))
Ride strong and steady – after you cross the Mississippi, then pump your hearts out! xoxoxo
The front page picture on the Race Across America is a Team 4 Hope rider! It looks to be Steve. Go Team 4 Hope!!!!!!! Woo hoo!
Hi Mo,
Yes, that is Steve Hoisington on the website. He’s the Man.
I meant, on that website…the RAAM website. It’s late!
GO Team 4 Hope!! You guys are doing awesome! Keep at it!
You guys are AMAZING!!!! We are thinking of you!! Keep it up!
Does anyone know where Team 4 Hope are on the road? The GPS has been down since noon yesterday.
just received a text from Steve Hoisington. They are at Cortez, Co. Go guys Go.
Thanks for the update I was wondering about that!
Keep it up you guys are doing great!
Good Morning from the home crew. I can’t imagine what this feels like for you riders, but for today I’m sending personal hugs to the crew in the cars. Without them the guys in the cute clothes, hats, glasses,etc wouldn’t be able to do this.
We are praying for you. I’m in total awe of your strength & endurance. Love and safety to all of you. Lucy
Very much agreed!
Dad keep riding as hard and long as you can. You will reach the finish line soon. Remember, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philipians 4:13.
Jakey buddy!!! I loved reading that! That brought joy to my heart and was just what I needed to read after a tough climb in the colorado Rockies!!!! Love dad
You guys are doing great!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Go guy’s Go.
De
Hi Allison, Would you know why the GPS is down?
Go, Coach Pat, go! We are sending positive energy and prayers your way! Keep bossin’ it up! You’re an inspiration!
Update from Steve. They left Pagoda Springs, Co 2:38 PST
Update from Steve H.
He just did the highest climb in RAAM, about 11,000 ft., crossed the Grand Continental Divide. On the descent, he hit 55mph. He said “Sweeeet” Crossing the Rio Grande River and now going thru South Fork, Co.
Can someone answer a question for me? I am looking at the Racer Time station Data. Is the “Arrival DT” local time for that station?
You guys are doing an amazing job! You are over 1/3rd of the way done! The hardest part is over now and you can ride easier and enjoy the open countryside. I am so proud of all your hard work and dedication. Thank you for raising awareness for donation. You all rock!!!
Your Team, Your Mindset is AMAZING!!!!!! Stay strong and know God is with you….so am I. The whole RAAM race is just incrediable, I’m very good friends with a lady whom has been needing a kidney transplant for years. She has been on home dialysis for over 6 years. I was cross and typed with her 3 years ago….we are a match. My Dr.’s advised me againt it. You have no idea how much this race means to me! Stay safe…..Love & Prayers to ALL of you. Jackie Major
Coach Pat:
I love this Irish Blessing and I send it to you, your team mates and support crew:
“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”
Keep up the pace. You are all doing a spectacular job!
Update from Steve H.
At 7:39 he was approaching Springfield, Co.
Update from Steve H.
He is now in Ks.
Hey coach Pat,
You and your team are doing great and I would never expect less from you because you almost have more energy then me, that says a lot;) I know that you and your team are ready for all of your challenges that you will face and may God guide you on your path to victory and as my mom said I send you my Irish blessing
Never forget we will always stand behind you and push you to success.
Team 4 Hope just went thru Ulysses, Ks.
Team 4 Hope just left Montezuma, Ks. time station about 10 minutes ago. Go guys Go.
Looks like Team 4 Hope may have overtaken Live Forever.
Hey Coach,
Greg & Blake here…you are half way through this incredible journey… remember this when you need to dig deeper;
“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision. ” you are that kind of champion Patrick…keep going my friend.
Our Love and prayers are with you,
Greg & Blake
Patrick, Ryan, the rest of the team and crew you guys are an inspiration to all! We love you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Keep it up!!!
From the leaderboard, it looks like Team 4 Hope has gone from 13th place to 11th! Right on!!!!! Passing riders at this stage of the race is WILD!!!!! Go guys!
IMPORTANT PRAYER- Pray a prayer of encouragement for the Team 4 Hope team and all their support team. They need it right now.
Patrick….wow you guys have made it so far….Looks like Illinois is getting close. Keep up the hard work. How are you feeling today?
Love you and Stef tons!
Marci and Family
Coach Pat,
You are in our thoughts and we are watching your teams progress and the weather channel closely. You guys are amazing and an inspiration. You are all giving your hearts, souls, minds and body’s to make good things happen for deserving people. We wish we could be with you, but since we can’t be there we want you to know that we are with you in spirit. I love the fact that my son has a person with your dedication and devotion in his life.
Thank you for being you.
Lynne
C’mon, Coach Pat, you got this! C’mon kid! Let’s go, Coach Pat! We’re cheering you on from San Diego! Can you feel our thoughts and prayers? We hope so!
We’re so proud of you; you are beyond awesome! You are a hero – in word and deed.
You got this, kid!
Coach Pat,
As my favorite book says, “…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” All of us are so very proud of you! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures!
John
Coach Patricio,
I’m sure you are having a great but tough time biking across the country. I bet you have some new stories to go with your fireman storytimes. Remember “The task ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you.”
Keep it up coach,
Jake
Team 4 Hope just crossed the Mississippi River and will on their way. Great work guys.
Looks like Team 4 Hope is better than 2/3 of the way to the finish line. May God be with you and your crew til the end.
Patrick
Light at the end of the tunnel……Your on the down slope now!
Marci
Does anyone have any info about the GPS tracker TDL are using? None of them have been working. The GPS is the only way we here at home can follow our teams.
Michele, Don’t know about the GPS. Do you know about the RAAM leaderboard? That tells you when they stopped at a TS and which number. Then you can look at maps on RAAM website, and determine where that TS is located. Make sense I hope?
They were at TS 42 at about 11:30. Which is in Blanchester OH. Next TS is Chillicothe OH.
ONLY 12 more time stations!!!!!!!!!!
You are know down to the hundreds of miles not thousands stay positive. I don’t have another great speech for you. There is no point in giving up now. That would be a waste of energy and time to give up now. So keep going focus on the task ahead.
You 4 are truly amazing! You have ridden so far in 5 days…its incredible! You are so close to being done! Keep up the good work and git ‘er done! I am so proud of you all and thankful for all you are doing to raise awareness for organ donation!
Go Jake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hit it right on the head!!!!!!
Looks like Team 4 Hope has about 350 miles til the finish. Way to go, guys and gals.
Wow! You guys are awesome. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it should look pretty good. You should all be proud of yourselves and that includes your crew. Pedal with your heads low and you spirits high.
Patrick & Crew,
What a fantastic effort on all of your part…A true team effort! Your journey is almost over and what a since of acomplishment you all must be starting to feel. God has kept all of you in his good grace… Stay focused the finish line is near…WOW!! What a team!
Greg & Blake
Hey Coach,
I heard that you were close to the finish. That’s awesome and I know you can pull it off and finish in the top because you are so athletic. It’s cool that you have gone so far and you have such a short distance to go. You are still amazing and I have HOPE that you will finsh and finish well.
From your catcher, not the tall one,
Brendan
HINT HINT: Wild Thing
way to go ryan…you should be so proud of yourself. give your wife a hug from me!! Actually -shower first, hug, then SLEEP!!!! see you soon!!
Michelle
They are the next team to arrive. Estimated to be 4 more hours!!!! Yeah!!!! Almost there!
You can do it!!! Yahoo!
any word where Team 4 Hope is now?
Team 4 Hope just went thru RS 53
Opppsssssssss TS53
Congratulation Team 4 Hope. You did it.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You all are so Amazing and so inspiring!! Get some rest! Can’t wait to hear about your adventure, we will see you soon. (Nice cold shakes waiting for everyone!
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Congratulations! What an adventure you have all had. Hopefully you’ll have a scrapbook with wonderful momentos and photos of your coast to coast trip.
See you real soon Coach Pat!
The Hunter Clan
Great job Coach Patrick and all of your crew.
Happy to have you back safe.
Logan Ito