It's going to be challenging. It's going to be 100 miles a day, six or seven days in a row, and then we'll have a day off. It's not going to be easy by any means. We're not going to be racing, but we're not going to be taking our time, either.

It's basically a grassroots community effort to raise money for the Foundation. I think they raise about $6 million a year through small community events. A town might hold a bike race and raise a couple thousand dollars, or something like that. This is basically the same thing, we're just taking it a step further.

Since this is cut-off day, we made the pin placements a bit tougher for the pros.

I'll never forget this day.

This is about day-to-day accountability of appointed officials.

I think it gives them a closer relationship with the pet. I think it helps them realize the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for a creature other than themselves. I think they can feel proud of themselves knowing that they're helping a dog, cat or bunny to enjoy a better existence as a family member.