We are greater than I

This French ad for Samsung entitled "We Are Greater Than I" really captures the spirit of Pelotonia, the grass roots cycling event here in Columbus that's raised $82 million for cancer research.  The ad tells the story of a domestique.  These guys are the work horses of professional cycling, like the Tour de France.  They clear the way, block the wind, carry food and water....all so the team's lead rider gets put in the best position to cross the finish line.

As both a Pelotonia rider and cancer survivor, I can relate to both roles...the domestique and top rider.  I train, raise money and ride the weekend of August 8th so that a cancer patient gets put in the best position to cross the finish line.  I think back to last year's ride...the thousands of riders and the thousands of supporters cheering us on...we're all domestiques for a cancer patient somewhere.  Maybe they were just diagnosed, maybe they're just finishing treatment, maybe they've just relapsed.

We're all out there, we Pelotonia riders, putting in lots of miles, clearing the way, so we can get that cancer patient to the finish line.  So, to all my Pelotonia brothers and sisters, watch this ad, think about the patients we're getting to the finish line and accept the thanks of this patient who made it across that line in 2013.

https://youtu.be/M7tCtx_nN7g