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TANYA~A SOLDIERS MAMA

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Layout made byTANYA TO THE WALL ~ FOR THE NOTHERN CALIFORNIA VETERAN'S HOSPITAL ~ PTSD CLINIC.THIS IS THE LINK TO THE VA SACRAMENTO-http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?I D=99WELCOME, MY NAME IS TANYA MONTAGUE I AM A RETIRED DISC JOCKEY AND DISABLED WITH "STIFF PERSON SYNDROME". I AM 42 AND I HAVE BEEN RIDING HARLEY'S FOR OVER 22 YEARS.THIS IS MY GOAL AND HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP: I AM RIDING FROM SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA ROUND TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC TO THE MEMORIAL WALL, THIS IS A 6000 MILE RIDE, IN EFFORTS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE ONLY VA HOSPITAL LEFT IN SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA. I WAS ABLE TO CHOOSE WHERE I WANTED THE MONEY RAISED TO GO AND I DECIDED ON THE "PTSD" CLINIC.THIS WILL BE MY FINAL LONG TRIP BEFORE I RETIRE RIDING LONG DISTANCE. PEOPLE HAVE ASKED ME WHY I AM DOING THIS AND THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS, BUT THE 2 MAIN REASONS ARE VERY SIMPLE. #1 OUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS NEED OUR HELP AND #2 I WISH TO GIVE HOPE TO OTHERS WITH DISABLITIES.THIS SITE WILL BE CHANGING RAPIDLY AS INTERVIEWS ARE STACKING UP AND THE .COM IS READY TO LAUNCH.PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK ABOUT WHAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING VERY HARD ON FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AND HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. YOU WILL SEE SPONSORS LISTED BELOW, LINKS TO THE HOSPITAL AND MORE, THIS IS A "REAL DEAL". THE DONATION BUTTON BELOW IS AN OPEN BUTTON FOR ANY DONATION YOU CAN GIVE. I HAVE PEOPLE ALREADY SPONSORING ME A PENNY PER MILE FOR THE ENTIRE 6000 MILES! THAT IS $300! I KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT CAN NOT AFFORD THAT MUCH SO WHATEVER YOU CAN SPARE EVEN IF IT IS ONLY $1 IT WILL GO TO A VERY WORTHY CAUSE AND IT IS TAX DEDUCTABLE! AND IF YOU ARE WONDERING IF I AM TAKING ANYTHING FOR FOOD OR GAS THINK AGAIN. 100% OF THE DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE "PTSD" CLINIC. I LEAVE ON MAY 18TH, 2007. I WILL RIDE 450 MILES THE FIRST DAY AND PLAN ON RETURNING 15 DAYS LATER, MAYBE SOONER? DEPENDS ON THE WEATHER, BREAKDOWNS, AND SUCH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! TANYA

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WHAT DO I STILL NEED? NOT MUCH...JUST FOR MY BACK TO STAY STRONG..LOL ACTUALLY, A FOOD SPONSOR WOULD BE NICE AND MORE GAS WOULD HELP, LODGING IS GETTING TAKEN CARE OF, BUT IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WILLING TO SPONSOR THAT WOULD BE GREAT!

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PEOPLE WITH GOOD INTENTIONS, MORALS AND KINDNESS~THESE ARE MY SPONSORS: FOLSOM HARLEY DAVIDSON (PROVIDING ME WITH 2007 ROADGLIDE) MAD CITY DOMAINS (WEB HOSTING AND MORE) WHITEHAWK DESIGNS (T-SHIRTS AND MORE, PLUS A MATCH DONATION TO THE VA) RIDES FOLSOM (GAS) KNCI/CBS RADIO (STORY AND MENTIONS) FOLSOM TELEGRAPH (STORY AND FOLLOW UPS) CHANNEL 10 (STORY) TRIPLE MOON METAPHYSICAL (BIKE INSURANCE) EACH SPONSOR LISTED HAS SPONORED ME WITH OVER $500 AND I AM VERY THANKFUL TO ALL OF YOU!MY SUPPORTERS ARE: A.B.A.T.E. THE MMA THE VIETNAM VETS MOTORCYCLE CLUB SACRAMENTO THE VETERAN'S OF FORIEGN WAR MOTORCYCLE CLUB SACRAMENTO AND MORE!FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER SEND A CHECK OR A MONEY ORDER, PLEASE MAKE IT PAYABLE TO "VOLUNTEER SERVICES" AND MAIL IT TO: TANYA TO THE WALL C/O TRIPLE MOON 815 SUTTER STREET #B FOLSOM, CA 95630FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 916-353-2831 OR E-MAIL [email protected] Thank you! Tanya~LINKS: http://www.folsomhd.com/ - http://www.madcitysites.com/ - http://www.whitehawkdesigns.com/ - http://www.myspace.com/ridesfashionMORE TO COME!

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WHAT IS "PTSD"?SymptomsSymptoms of PTSD are generally of three types:Intrusive Dissociative states Flashbacks Intrusive emotions and memories Nightmares and night terrors Avoidant Avoiding emotions Avoiding relationships Avoiding responsibility for others Avoiding situations that are reminiscent of the traumatic event Hyperarousal Exaggerated startle reaction Explosive outbursts Extreme vigilance Irritability Panic symptoms Sleep disturbance Intrusive memories and emotions interfere with normal thought processes and social interaction. Flashbacks feature auditory and visual hallucinations. For example, the sounds and images of combat often comprise the content of flashbacks experienced by military veterans. Flashbacks can be triggered by ordinary stimuli such as a low-flying airplane or a loud noise, anything that brings to mind an aspect of the event. Nightmares and night terrors also feature aspects of the traumatic event.Dissociative symptoms include psychic numbing, depersonalization, and amnesia.People with PTSD commonly avoid stimuli and situations that remind them of the traumatic event because they trigger symptoms.People experiencing hyperarousal symptoms are always on the alert for danger or threat and are easily startled.Complications Complications develop in people with chronic PTSD and delayed onset PTSD. These include the following:Alcohol and drug abuse or dependence Chronic anxiety Depression and increased risk for suicide Divorce and separation Guilt Low self-esteem Panic attacks Phobias Unemployment In 1988, it was estimated that 40% of Vietnam veterans had problems with drug abuse, and almost one-half of these veterans had been divorced at least once.Phobias of objects, situations, or environments that remind the person of the event often develop as complications of PTSD.Panic attacks can be triggered by stimuli reminiscent of the event.People with chronic PTSD and complications often become unemployed because severe symptoms interfere with their ability to perform their jobs and function socially in the workplace. http://www.mentalhealthchannel.net/ptsd/symptoms.shtml

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At the moment I am ready to drop off for the night, soooo tired and busy, but not busy enought to say thank YOU to all of you who have come to support and spread the word! I had my first newspaper int...
Posted by Tanya To The Wall on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:47:00 PST