My 12 hour coaster ride

[Sketch105]

Hey everybody..My name is Bryan. This past July I had the pleasure of doing charity work for the Make-A-Wish foundation of Southern Florida, and just wanted to share my experience with everyone:

 

http://www.nbc6.net/news/4708023/detail.html

 

The article tells most of it. We did not reach the $3,000 goal, but we made a large contribution nonetheless and made a lot of people at the organization very happy. I'll try to post some pictures up later..

 

I was inspired by my father, who had guests at his wedding give to American Cancer Society (in lieu of gifts). At the time I was wrestling with some personal issues that had me depressed. Love, in particular, and being unhappy with myself. After reading an article in the paper about the Dania Beach Hurricane, I had a sudden jolt of inspiration. Why not ride for charity? Its been done before, so why not organize one yourself. I approached several groups, but nobody bit, until I contacted the Make-A-Wish foundation. I personally felt this was the best organization I could work for, since performing at Universal Orlando had me interacting with kids. Seeing the expressions on their faces was priceless and something I carried with me long after the day was done.

 

I had several groups of people come down from hearing about it on the news. One couple contributed $100 on the spot. I was lucky enough to have such great support from friends and my mother who came by and gave me water, food, etc.

 

To answer the obvious FAQs: I never had to go to the bathroom, I never got sick, and I only moved about 3 inches ( over to the seat next to me) during the entire 12.5 hours.

[verticalzero]

Congratulations on your achievement, do you get my "airtime" on this coaster, as I love Woodies..?

 

Would you spend 12 hours riding "Nitro"..

[verticalzero]

Wrote to fast, it was suppose to say " Do you get much "Airtime" on this coaster..

[Sketch105]

The ride's got several airtimes hills, and a nice little bunny hop section, but its also brutal. Depending on the time of day the airtime can be painful or fun. It was made by The Coaster Company out of Tennessee, so not the most quality coaster. I picked it because it was very close, and had very little red tape to go through. Most parks don't allow marathon sessions to happen due to legal concerns/liability.

 

A guy in Orlando heard about this event, and is trying to organize something up there.

[DutchCoasterFan]

I´m the PR of Ride For A Wish here, we have done the same thing a few months ago! We didn´t know about your action. Very cool!