Angel of Hope is delivered to Long Island

The Angel of Hope was delivered safely to Long Island today.
What a beautiful Angel !
The Construction project will begin in a few week to erect the statue in Eisenhower Park for
all parents that have lost a child.

" Hope in its wings"

WITH HOPE IN ITS WINGS, THIS MONUMENT OFFERS A PLACE OF LOVE, HEALING AND REMEMBERENCE FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD.

THIS ANGEL WAS INSPIRED BY THE BOOK "THE CHRISTMAS BOX" WHERE A WOMAN MOURNS THE LOSS OF HER CHILD AT THE BASE OF THE ANGEL STATUE. THE ORIGINAL STATUE WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE AUTHOR RICHARD PAUL EVANS IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS THAT GRIEVING PARENTS WERE SEEKING OUT THE ANGEL AS A PLACE TO GRIEVE AND HEAL. THIS SIMPLE, NON-RELIGIOUS BUT SPIRITUAL STORY HAS BROUGHT HOPE TO THOUSANDS OF PARENTS WHO HAVE ENDURED THE DEATH OF A CHILD.

PLEASE JOIN US EACH DECEMBER 6TH AT 7PM FOR A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

for more information you can see

http://www.angelashouse.org/angel-of-hope/index.shtml

News 12 covers Angela's House and the Bike Ride

NEWS 12

click to see the piece they did
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJR0Cy4G94M

Bike Ride Final Day

Event Sponsor

August 10, 2008

A nice view from the bridge

Thank you to the Nassau County police for there help

Thank you to the NYC Police

Thank you to the Suffolk County Sheriff Department
Thank you!!! The Centereach Fire Department sets up the flag for
Jay and Billy to ride under for the finish line

Everybody is busy setting up for the day.

Here they come down the road

News 12 video covers Billy and Jay's ride home

2008 Ride for Angela's Househttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdR8tNdD5Ow&feature=email

Channel News 12 clip aired on August 10th, 2008

A dunk tank for the kids to have fun

Jack McCarty from McCarthy's Pub sponsored

the food and drinks for the Celebration Party

Jay thanks our sponsor Double R Construction

Rodney Ragen and family ( left yellow shirt)

Billy thanks everyone for all there support

Jay and Billy started the day early at 6am. They crossed the George Washington Bridge and met with the NYC police that assisted then through the city. Once they got to Long Island the Nassau County Police took over. The Suffolk's Sheriff Department drove with them to the finish line. The Centerreach Fire Department setup the ladders with a beautiful large American flag that greeted Billy and Jay with pride as they came home. The Celebration party , sponsored by McCarty's Pub was a great way to Thank Jay and Billy.

A special thanks to Rodney Ragen

our corporate sponsor :

Double R

http://www.drcgc.com/

Double R Contracting Inc. operates as a General Contractor, Double R Electrical Contracting, Inc. is an Electrical Contractor and Double R Security Inc. specializes in Fire & Security Alarms.

Reporter covers stop at Hudson Valley Farmers Market

Reporter Sheila M.
8/9/08

Cluett Schantz Memorial Park, MiltonWilliam Iaia & Jay Dagostino Bill and Jay took a bite out of Marlborough, when they stopped for an energy break with a fresh picked apple (at the Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market. or a near by farmers market),It was one of their many stops of the pasted three days. These Long Islanders began their journey on Wednesday, August 6th by flying to Niagra Falls to begin a four day charity bike ride back to Long Island to help raise awareness and funds for Angelas House. They did this to honor children with special care needs that are medically frail, technology dependent, chronically ill or living with a life threatening illness. ATDC and Angelas House assist families caring for medical fragile children living at home with their parent or in special homes that offer 24 hour nursing support.
Jay says that he sees how these families struggle with the day to day efforts needed to support these children. This struggle in many cases continues to a year to year effort which can be difficult on a family. Jay feels the difficulty of this ride is nothing compared to what the families do week to week, year to year. The bike shirt were be worn throughout the ride,
thanks to their sponsor Double R Contracting. For more information http://www.angelashouse.org/.

Bike Ride day 4

August 9, 2008

They left at 6 am and rode 110 miles. The last 10 miles were flat. William describes today as one of the top 3 toughest days he ever rode. They went straight up Bear Mountain for 3 miles and a fast 2 miles downhill. William said his legs were on fire all day. The entertainment for the day was racing a tractor at 28 mph for 2 miles. As the driver turned off, he gave them the thumbs up. They are in Ft. Lee, 2 miles from the George Washington Bridge. They look forward to greeting the crowd tomorrow, on schedule at 1 pm.

Bike Ride Day 3

August 8 , 2008

The guys left at 6 am and rode 100 miles. The last 2 hours they were in a down pour again. They are now in the town of Catskill NY about 100 miles from the George Washington Bridge. They said there are about a thousand antique stores on Rt 20. When they got to the hotel, it was the Chef’s first day. He was from Massapequa and he cooked for William and Jay, as they were the only 2 in the restaurant. Legs are sore, but they are in good spirits. Almost home...

Bike Ride Day 2

August 7, 2008

They left at 6 am and the weather was great most of the trip. They rode in between storms on the left and right, but the last hour and a half they got rained on. William’s phone was soaked, so it and all their shoes are hanging by a heater in the bathroom in the motel room. They rode 105 miles of hills. Their legs are pretty pumped up from all the hill climbing. They have another day of hills tomorrow. Their actual riding time today was 8 hours 42 minutes They are in for the night in Richfield Springs. . They are feeling good and say they will be in time!

Bike Ride Day One -

August 6, 2008

They left at 6 am and the day was cloudy and overcast all day; a perfect riding day. They came through customs and then took Rt 5 and Rt 20. Many thanks to Bart and Jen who met them at the Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls this morning. Bart and Jen, along with family and friends formed a welcoming committee, complete with signs and greeted them 75 miles down the road for lunch in Lima. Many thanks also to Fire Commissioner Frank Rudilosso of Centerreach who confirmed that the fire trucks will fly the American Flag over the roadway on Sunday when they arrive at 1 pm. William and Jay arrived at the Holiday Inn in Waterloo, NY after stopping in Geneva to sold out motel rooms.They had dinner and a restful evening. Jay likes his new shoes. They traveled 128 miles today

2008 Bike Ride

The Bike Ride Blog begins:

Monday August 4,

William and Jay prepared to travel to Niagara Falls from Long Island. Bill was at his house boxing up the bike in a suitcase. He said they plan to ride 115 miles a day and would be traveling lighter this time. When asked what was the most important thing to pack besides the bike, he said his energy and nutrition packs. He was in great spirits and looking forward to the trip. William is in great shape, lost 20 lbs, and commented that there would be many hills on this route. They would get up at 4 am for the 6 am flight to Buffalo, New York.

Jay was in an accident on June 21 on a ride from Manhattan to Montauk. He was hit from behind and thrown off his bike. His bike was crushed under a truck. He walked away with bruises and no one was seriously hurt. Many thanks for his helmet. He was given a new bike and the store offered to pack it for his trip, so he spent yesterday getting ready. He lost 14 lbs preparing and is in great shape. Jay said they are more prepared than ever before. He said they would eat lightly 4 times a day rather than the full lunches they have done previously. When asked what the most important thing he would pack besides his bike, he couldn’t think of anything.

Tuesday August 5th

At 11:51 am William sent a text message: “OK. Made it to Buffalo/Niagara Falls. Now looking for a bike shop. Jay forgot his shoes.” And so it begins....

2008 Bike Ride for Angela's House will start soon

2008 Bike Ride for Angela’s House
August 6, 2008From Niagara Falls Canada
Jay D'Agostino and William Iaia will do a bike ride from Niagara Falls Canada to Long Island starting on August 6th 2008 . This charity bike ride will be to raise awareness and funds for Angela's House. It will be to honor children with special health care needs that are medically frail, technology dependent, chronically ill or living with a life threatening illness. Jay says that he sees how these families struggle with the day to day efforts needed to support these children. This struggle in many cases continues to a year to year effort which can be difficult on a family. Jay feels the difficulty of this ride is nothing compared to what the families do week to week, year to year. The bike shirt above will be wore throughout the ride. Thanks to the sponsor Double R Contracting.
Follow the bike ride on this blog
The Ride will start on Wednesday August 6th, 2008 and end on Sunday August 10th, 2008 at McCarthy’s Pub in Centereach, New York.

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