i figured, what could possibly go wrong? which is before i saw the weather report. i was soaked before i started the race. i didn't really train in the driving, pouring rain with 20-mile-an-hour wind gusts in your face. this was the hardest thing i've ever done in my entire life. >> reporter: but worth it to support the work of volunteers like carl schiff. how far was your drive? how long did it take to get here? >> about 90 minutes. my wife and i support this. i have to tell you a story. the story is about a kid who is poor, no money. the kid has had to trade off school for working. he had one thing going for him. and that was the west end house. a shining light. a place where he was treated with respect. i'm talking about eddie schiff, my dad. and maybe that's why i'm here, is to fulfill his did he sestin.