Louis’ Ride Ends Safely At Home

Andre Louis has finally made it home. After riding 3,300 miles in 33 days for his immensely successful “Ride for the Ages,” he was welcomed back to the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by a cheering crowd of family, friends, well-wishers, and even visitors from France, his native country.
“It’s been quite a feat,” said Louis’ proud wife, Susan. “I’m glad that people recognized what he did, it was a big effort.”
Having raised awareness for senior health and fitness, as well as $40,500 for the Inpatient Hospice Unit of Margaret Tietz, Louis was treated to a reception in his honor and was given numerous proclamations from members of the Assembly and the City Council.
“We’re so happy that he has made it home,” said Tietz president/CEO Kenneth M. Brown.
“Anyone with the fortitude that Andre has demonstrated couldn’t have done any better.”
His message of hope, inspired by his daughter Michele’s valiant and triumphant battle against leukemia, was also important in connecting the Tietz Center with other senior care centers across the country.
“It was an educational process that became a family ride,” said Linda Spiegel, spokeswoman for Ride for the Ages. “He visited beautiful facilities and was given warm receptions.”
But despite his success, Louis admitted that there were some bumps along the road.
“There were some dark moments, but…I was able to do it because of all the good blessings we got from people.”
Michele Louis chronicled her father’s amazing journey on video. It will be aired on QPTV at a later date.