Canby Herald Article

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Canby boy plans cross country trip with father
Fundraising effort part of the motivation for this trip
By John Baker

In a world of uncertainty, Canby High School junior Seth Greendale is certain of one thing.
Come June 9, he and his father Chip are going to spend 10 weeks getting to know each other and the northern part of the United States in a unique and, they hope, special way.
Seth and his dad will take 10 weeks to bicycle from Anacortes, Wash. to Bar Harbor, Maine in a trip that isn’t just about father and son sharing something special, but about helping those who need it while on the 4,200 mile trek.
“My cousin Nathan, who is 8, is very allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, so I’m working with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network to try and raise funds through the trip,” said Seth.
He’s sent out letters requesting support. He’s also set up a donation site (www.firstgiving.com/cycling4allergies) and will be blogging before and during the trip at bikingforallergies.blogspot.com.
“I’ll try to keep the blog going while I’m biking, but I’m sure there are some places in North Dakota where it won’t be available,” he said with a laugh.
His dad, Chip, has a long history of biking as a triathlete. Seth, however, hadn’t taken to the bike until lately as he’s ridden with his dad and started getting in shape for the trip.
The pair will carry their own gear and will ride six days a week for 10 weeks.
“We’ll get there in late August, just in time to catch a plane and get back to Canby for school,” said Seth.
He said he worries about his cousin and hopes to not only raise funds with the ride, but raise awareness of food allergies.
He had wanted to tie in a fundraising element to the trip, but was looking for something a little different — then remembered his cousin’s situation and thought it would work perfectly.
Spending time on the road with his dad makes it even more satisfying — he hopes.“My dad and I will either come back real close or we’ll want to kill each other,” he said laughing. “It should be a really good adventure — seeing the country at 12 miles per hour.”

~Seth