October 25, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 7 . . Trek Aimed To Spread SWS Awareness FROM PAGE 6 There were a few downsides to the journey, DeCesaris admitted, such as riding through the Mojave Desert, or a 70-mile stretch along Interstate 40 with no rest stops, climbing 7,000 feet above sea level into Flagstaff, Ariz., and even getting caught in a major storm. “I don’t know if it has sunk in … it is really incredible today to see not only my niece, Jenna, is here and see her excitement, but meeting the Hastings and Stella. To have them see what I have done and how it has touched their lives, it is an incredible feeling that I am still trying to process,” DeCesaris said on Tuesday after he crossed the finish line at the Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street. “As far as biking, it doesn’t feel like I am done. I feel like I need to get back out there.” Crossing America For A Cure has raised almost $30,000 and with Faneca’s matching funds plus a few more scheduled fundraisers in the next several days the campaign should raise over $60,000. “The wheels are already turning,” DeCesaris said of the next fundraising endeavor. “I am not sure what it is, but I know when I told my family I was biking across America they thought I was crazy, so I am going to keep my next endeavor under wraps until I make sure I can do it. I will be doing something. I have the bug now for it.” At the finish line, friends and family and Ocean City representatives from the Mayor and City Council and the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce were there to greet him. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas presented DeCesaris a proclamation on behalf of Ocean City. “Al, it has been a very long, selfless journey to raise funds for the disease Jenna suffers … the Town of Ocean City is turning out at the Greene Turtle to give Al and Jenna and their entire family a big Ocean City welcome, and commend Al for his tremendous accomplishments,” Pillas said. Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Events Director Lisa Dennis presented DeCesaris a certificate in recognition of his dedication in raising awareness of SWS and fundraising for the Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute. “Your 3,000-mile, 45-day bike ride from Santa Monica, Calif., to Ocean City, Md., truly shows the commitment and love that you have for a very worthy cause. We wish you all the best in your future efforts and are very proud of your journey,” Dennis said. It was important to have her brother cross the finish line in Ocean City as Heck has spent many summers in the resort throughout her life, and for the past nine years she has cherished her family’s time in Ocean City as it was a break from doctor appointments, soccer practices and all other routines that keep them busy. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED CALL 410-524-8202 OR BOOK ONLINE: WWW.OCFRESCOS.COM 82ND ST. & COASTAL HWY., OCEAN CITY OPEN EVERY DAY AT 4 P.M. DAILY: SUNSET SEATING SPECIAL 10% OFF REGULAR MENU ITEMS If Seated Before 5:30 p.m. PINO’S VINO CLUB FALL HARVEST FLAVORS Tuesday, Nov. 5 6 p.m. 4-Course Dinner $40 Plus Tax & Gratuity PIZZA AND PROSECCO PARTY SUNDAY $3 Glass Prosecco In The Lounge Only WINE NIGHT MONDAYS 1/2 Off Special Bottled Wine List Must RSVP Full Menu Go To www.ocfresco’s.com TAPAS TUESDAY $5-$7 Tapas And $5-$7 Wines By The Glass In The Lounge Only CHOP LOVERS WEDNESDAY Veal Chop Parm $25.95 • Hand Pounded And Served With Penne Marinara LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY 1/2-Price Martini List 7-oz. Lobster Tail Francaise $14.95 FOOTBALL SPECIALS SAT.: 11AM-7PM SUN.: ALL DAY MON. & THUR.: 7PM-CLOSE $2.50 22oz. Keep The Cup Miller Lt., Bud Lt., Coors Lt. $6 3 Olives Bombs & $5 3 Olives Purple “Raven” ☛✬✧✤✺ All Day: $7 Cheesesteaks 1/2 OFF Crab Dip & Buffalo Chicken Dip 10pm-2am JJ THE DJ $6 Jager Bomb, $4 Jager Shots ✗✤✶✷✧✤✺ ✛5✧✱5✵✧✤✺ All Day: 1/2-OFF BIG Salads & $9.95 Pot Roast 5-10pm: $14.95 Ribs & Crab Cake 75¢ Wings 10pm-2am DJ WOOD $4 Smirnoff Flavors, $2 Miller Lt. Drafts (min. of 8) $ 6 EACH 3 Jerk Chicken Tenders OR 4 Cheeseburger OR 4 Pulled Pork Sliders Halloween Contest With Prizes ✠✎¤✛✤❙¤x¤✷5✵✶¤✞✤✶5✱✧5✵ 9pm-2am $3 Fireballs $3 Craft & Import Drafts ✗✷✱✧✤✺ All Day $5 CRUSHES 5-10pm: $11.99 4-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner 50+ TVs • 16 Drafts On Tap Game Room • Kids Menu MD Lottery • Party Trays ✘✫✷✵✧✤✺ All Day: $6 Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches ✑✲✱✧✤✺ 5-10pm: $9.95 Meatloaf Dinner HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY 4-7PM $1.85 Domestic Drafts $2.15 Domestic Bottles $2.25 Rail Drinks 10pm-2am $3.50 Fireballs 116th St. & Coastal Hwy., OC, MD 21842 “✍✱ ✘✫5¤✍✱✧✷✵✶✺“ ✒✬✶5 6-8pm ✞✍¤✗5❙✺¤✞✬✱✪✲ $8 Malibu Buckets 410-723-2120 thegreeneturtle.com gtoc@thegreeneturtle.com facebook.com/originalgreeneturtle ✘✷5✵✧✤✺ All Day: 3 For $3 Tacos $9 Crab Cake Sandwiches