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Day 60 - Mr. David Goes to Washington

Posted by: David Shuey on August 4, 2009 at 9:08PM EST

Day 60 – Mr. David Goes to Washington

Miles today – 0

If you haven’t seen the coverage of my ride that aired on Channel 7 in DC, check out the link:

http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0809/646297.html

I took a rest day to take care of some media and politics. After breakfast I took the Metro into Washington, DC to meet with Jennifer McBride who represents the Arthritis Foundation “on the Hill”. Jennifer had scheduled us to meet with Sen. Robert Casey’s and Sen. Arlen Specter’s staff. The Arthritis Foundation wanted to be promoting its position on Healthcare Reform and to get support for the Arthritis Prevention, Treatment and Cure Act. Jennifer prepared me with discussion points and we headed over to the Capitol Senate office buildings.

Bob Casey has already signed on to our Act so we used our time there to discuss aspects of Healthcare Reform that we view as priorities for kids and adults with arthritis. Then it was off to Sen. Specter’s office. While we waited for his staff person, Arlen himself came out of his office so I had an opportunity to introduce myself. He was with a few other people so I didn’t press for the photo opportunity. Specter has not signed on as a sponsor yet but his staff advised the he supports much of our agenda. I think we had good meetings and I hope that good things result.

Jennifer and I went into the DC Chapter’s office and talked to some friends there. Always good to see Dr. Patience White on her home turf.

I took Metro back to Crystal City and caught up on some work then jumped back on the Metro to Bethesda and Comcast SportNet’s studio. Their Washington Post LIVE show airs from 5:00 pm to 6:00 and focuses on sports topics. I was live on air in DC for about 10 minutes. It was fun being on the set in the studio of a live show. I think it went well. Ivan, the show’s host, was great and he plugged the Arthritis.org website.

Tomorrow I will be live on FOX 5 in DC and on FOX 29 in Philadelphia at around 8:45 am. This media stuff is exhausting…I hope I can find some time to finish the ride.

David

August 4, 2009

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Posted by: John G on August 4, 2009 10:18PM EST

David, I'm sure you have the energy to finish your ride. That's great to get all this media attention for the Arthritis Foundation! Love seeing you on news reports. Hope to be able to see you on Fox in Philadelphia. 8:45approx. Got it.

Must have been pretty cool being in the Capitol Senate building and just wondering about all the power this structure can command. Mister David Shuey, rubbing elbows with political icons. Nice. I am more then sure that the Arthritis Foundation could not have had a better representitive then what the Senators saw today. You just keep making us more proud of you David. See you VERY soon my brutha.:)

Posted by: Janice on August 4, 2009 11:38PM EST

This is so cool, David! I'll have the tv on tomorrow morning. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!!!

Posted by: Diana on August 5, 2009 12:36AM EST

Mr David Goes To Washington...lol...Day 60...Another amazing day for Mr David who will soon be 60...Mr David checking off one more accomplished goal for Arthritis Awareness on his Bucket List...in front of the Capitol Senate building...Amazing...we can only imagine what was added to your list on those solo hours of long and lonesome roads...we can only imagine...xoxo

Posted by: Linda A. on August 5, 2009 9:42AM EST

David...Great pic of you in front of the Capitol. Were those nice dress-up clothes in your saddlebags? Wow! In addition to your Olympic feat you have managed to weave in your job, publicity and photo ops, hobnobing with politicians and still bringing it all in on schedule. I know I repeat myself... but you are amazing. See you in Annapolis.

Posted by: Mo McGettigan on August 5, 2009 12:12PM EST

I had signed up for the Arthritis Foundation's newsletter when you began this endeavour. Today, they featured a beautiful little 7-year-old girl . . . and listening to the litany of treatments and her life as described by her mother . . . re-affirmed what a great thing you're doing. There's no way to measure or predict which dollar you've raised or which contact you've made that could be instrumental in changing lives. But I like to think you're the Stone that's making some widely-arched ripples. [And a Rolling Stone at that. Bad cycling joke!]
Philly FOX News did it's customary terrible job. But loved the DC interview. You translate well to TV. Maybe that's your next project. :)

Posted by: Beth Ann Marcozzi on August 5, 2009 9:03PM EST

OMG great, fantastic, amazing, you were outstanding on the morning studio interview...it's so good to hear your voice! You were a natural...I'm in love with you all over again...that's okay right Donna! Sure it is I'm in love with you both you know that already! The finish is getting more and more exciting! Again...can't wait to see you! xoxo b.a.