Last night I received my fourth postcard from End to End after recording 245 miles of my trip along Route 66. I have copied the text in the email below so that my readers can follow the story of my trip. I have also linked this paragraph to the End to End website which I encourage everyone to look at. As I continue to chip away at my virtual journey along Route 66, I also wonder if I can count on your support and encouragement by sponsoring me. My JustGiving page is linked to at the bottom of this page.

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You’re doing great!

After the 1812 War with Britain, Congress awarded land to veterans in Illinois and part of this land became Waggoner, where you are at the moment.

This small village is best known for the Our Lady of the Highways shrine. 

The shrine was built in 1958 with the $900 raised by the Litchfield Deanery’s Catholic Youth Council. The statue was placed on the property of Francis Marten, who took care of it.

The statue of Virgin Mary is a replica of the one of Our Lady of Lourdes.

After Francis’ death in 2002, the family has continued upkeeping the shrine.

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I will carry on cycling and see where I end up next. In the meantime you can sponsor me on my trek along Route 66 in aid of Ataxia UK by clicking here.