Andy Fuller's kids college fund

Many of you might remember last year Argyle Advantage was born out of the desire to help a family member fighting prostate cancer. Unfortunately this was not a successful battle and Andy passed away in the last year. Some of his family and the Argyle Advantage family are trying to do something again to help his family. Melissa, Andy’s wife, has set up some ways for people to donate towards her and Andy’s daughters college funds. If you would like to donate to this cause you may do so at Here. Unlike the sale of the shirts last year all the money you donate will go to the girls (minus some minimal processing fees). If you donate more then $10 we have two ‘incentives’ you can choose from to show your support of Argyle Advantage and the Fuller family. If you ride a bike we can send you a “I ride for Argyle Advantage” VeloInk bike decal

 or if you would rather a friend of Phil and Matt’s made up some memorial Andy Fuller/Argyle Advantage drink coasters

. Just use the comments box to let us know your mailing address and which you would prefer.

This is the home of the Argyle Advantage Mojave Death Race Team.  The Mojave Death Race is a desert relay with running, road biking and mountain biking legs, the race starts and ends in Nipton,Ca near the California/Nevada state line and is run through the Mojave National Preserve.  This team is a collection of people who did not run, did not scream and did not laugh when I approached them about joining this effort.  In the time between when I first was introduced to this race and when the team really started to come together some things had changed and some new people have stepped in as interested (or at least not running away screaming “you are MAD Sam, Loony”).  I broke my ankle last year in mid-November and was worried that I was going to not be able to enter this crazy race.   It went well enough that the team is back for another year.

The other event that has set me pondering is that one of the original people that I approached about this idea has had some rough news he was diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer.  I have decided to dedicate my efforts to put together a team to him and to work to use it to raise some money to help his family (Melissa, and his two daughters). 

So the big question what is the deal with Argyle.  This is in honor of Andy and you should read his words about the Argyle Advantage and he can also fill you in on the  Rest Of The Story.  Andy is an amazing rider, friend, and father, I hope you are interested in helping to support this and to participate in the Mojave Death Race.  Every ride I have done since hearing about Andy I have tried to wear at least a little argyle to remind me of him.

So how can you help?  

If you just want to donate to Andy and his family there is a link on top right of this page where you can do that.  Please note this goes through Paypal and they WILL take there cut.  You may just want to stick some money in an envelope and send it to him.


The other thing you can do is to get out and DO SOMETHING, go for a ride, go play some music, be active and live.  If you are on Strava think of joining our Club http://www.strava.com/clubs/argy le_advantage

I hope you consider supporting us on this crazy mad endeavor.  Please send people here the more the merrier.