Our community decided that a sponsored bike ride would be an excellent way of raising money to send to a 12-year-old local boy to America for major surgery. So, last July on a beautiful sunny day, hundreds of people gathered to Pitesti town centre to participate in and support the event.
In the weeks leading up to the special day various preparations were made. Meetings were held to plan the day itself, the route was agreed upon and officials were chosen to line the route. Sponsor forms were printed and distributed to participants so that they collect names and addresses of people wishing to sponsor them, and a huge advertising campaign was launched in and around the town centre to raise awareness of the event.
The day was a huge success. Everyone woke early and
gathered at the starting point outside the Town Hall. A huge hot-air balloon was launched and it hovered over the crowds and cyclists throughout the event. Moments before the starting pistol was fired, I glanced round to find myself surrounded by cyclists and bikes of all shapes and sizes. Cycling through the streets, I barely had time to notice my tiredness. Cheering crowds lined the route waving flags, banners and balloons. Thankfully, refreshments were handed to us as we rode passing various points along the way. Everyone managed to finish, and all were given a huge round of applause.
Never before had I realised how much can be achieved through cooperation. We not only managed to achieve our aim but also strengthened our sense of community spirit. All those who participated in the Pitesti sponsored bike ride were left with a feeling that almost anything can be achieved through community effort and now we are planning another event to raise money for a new library.
Participating in this event also gave me a sense of personal satisfaction for having helped, in however small a way, to save another human being’s life. This moving experience actually affected my future. I am now studying to become a nurse so that I can help those in need of medical care.
The event will be remembered and talked about for a long time to come. We were all delighted to hear that young Radu Albu received his operation and is now in perfect health. After all, deeds are better than words when people need help.
A Good Deed written by Cristina Nuta for FamousWhy.com
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