ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING
Powerful nonfiction books that educate, entertain, and inspire readers to make a difference. Told with humor and warmth, Al DeCesaris’ books are uplifting accounts of his extraordinary journeys of love and hope in honor of his niece, which will have you cycling and running across America with him and leave you inspired.
One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear or ignorance.
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle.
RUNNING THE COAST FOR A CURE
In 2014, Al DeCesaris set out on a 1,935-mile solo run from Lubec, Maine to Key Largo, Florida. He ran to bring hope to his 10-year-old niece Jenna who suffers with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare and life-threatening neurological disorder. He ran to create awareness and raise funds for medical research so a cure can be found.
For three consecutive months, he battled the rigors of the road, endured numerous injuries, encountered wild animals, and narrowly escaped getting hit by more than a few reckless drivers. Yet, he also experienced the generosity of strangers, had heart-warming interactions with families affected by this devastating disorder, and came to realize – with purpose, determination, and belief – even the seemingly impossible can be achieved.
Running The Coast For A Cure is one man’s journey to make a difference for his niece. Told with humor and warmth, Al candidly captures the adversity he faced and the joy he experienced as he ran close to a marathon a day through 14 states down the East Coast. His journey of love and hope will have you running with him, and leave you inspired.
All profits from the sale of this book fund Sturge-Weber Syndrome research.
CROSSING AMERICA FOR A CURE
In 2013, cycling novice Al DeCesaris set out on a solo cross-country bicycle journey in honor of his 9-year-old niece Jenna, who was born with a rare neurological disorder called Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Despite great adversity, this ordinary man biked over 3,000 miles from Santa Monica, California to Ocean City, Maryland. Through his efforts, he created awareness about Sturge-Weber Syndrome across the country, raised critical funds for medical research, and brought hope to his niece and countless others suffering with this devastating disorder.
During his journey, he blogged about his experiences on the road: the things he saw, the emotions he felt, the challenges he faced and of the extraordinary people he met along the way. After his ride, he compiled his writings and photos into a book. Crossing America For A Cure: A Bicycle Journey Of Inspiration And Hope is honest, entertaining and, above all, inspirational.
All profits from the sale of this book fund Sturge-Weber Syndrome research.