So who is the last "person" you'd expect to see at a Tour of Italy viewing party? If your answer is a Labrador, think again. Last night Mellow Johnny's bike shop hosted a watch party for the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia bike race complete with Italian themed appetizers and wine.
Our own Heart of Texas Lab Rescue Lance was the special guest of honor. Many of you know his story by now. Attacked by dogs several weeks ago, he was surrendered to the care of Buttercup Creek Animal Hospital where he underwent extensive surgery to repair his wounds. Buttercup Creek contacted HOTLR and soon he found his new temporary home with the rescue group. Lance named after Lance Armstrong for his courage and determination to go on against all odds, is now fully recovered from his surgery and has nearly completed his first round of heartworm treatment.
Ted Arnold of Mellow Johnny's is an adopter, volunteer, and foster for HOTLR. After seeing Lance's story he worked with Erin O'Neill, PR person for MJ's to wrangle an invitation for HOTLR to attend last night's party. Lance hob-nobbed and schmoozed with some of Austin's biking elite and Lance Armstrong Foundation supporters. Resplendent in his yellow collar and matching bike jersey, Lance quickly made friends, especially with those who were sampling some of the Italian nibbles. Ray Hebert Lance's current foster dad and HOTLR board member gave a short informative presentation about Lance and the HOTLR organization. Many people stopped by to talk about HOTLR and how they might help. Of course, several people came to have their pictures taken with HOTLR's Lance also. As the crowd thinned, Lance relaxed on the floor as others came to give him a pet and a belly rub which he graciously offered. On the big screen, viewers watched Lance, the bike racer, cruise to a 10th place finish in yesterday's 17th stage.
The event was a successful one for HOTLR as the resuce group's existence and cause were promoted. Rumor has it that there may be future partnerships between MJ's and HOTLR, so stayed tuned for further updates!! HOTLR is most grateful to Ted Arnold, Erin O'Neill and the entire staff of Mellow Johnny's for the invite and making last night's event a success!!!
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ReplyDeletePressure washer repairOf course, several people came to have their pictures taken with HOTLR's Lance also. As the crowd thinned, Lance relaxed on the floor as others came to give him a pet and a belly rub which he graciously offered. On the big screen, viewers watched Lance, the bike racer, cruise to a 10th place finish in yesterday's 17th stage.