9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#134

Coastal Cruisers

We’re sisters! We’ve both raised incredible families, had fabulous careers and now in retirement are ready for incredible experiences, adventures and learning new things. We have 2 other sisters and although we live across the US, we’re very close and regularly visit each other. We’re excited about the adventure ahead us and our families are cheering us on.

Terri Valenti

Driver

According to my Mother, I'm a very caring, driven individual that is loyal, honest and trustworthy. I'm a stickler for following the rules, very organized and I appreciate the diversity of talents that others bring to the game of life.

Occupation:

Retired

Residence:

Palo Alto, CA

Favorite Quote:

Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Fun Fact:

Officiated American football at all levels from Pop Warner, high school, college, Arena and the NFL for over 22 years in the US, Italy and China. First Female National Football League Replay Official. Also raised 5 boys.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Wow! It looked like a blast when I discovered it on-line while searching for something else and I’ve forgotten what that was. I immediately called my sister and asked her to be my navigator.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My mother was a great inspiration for me as she always encouraged me to be independent, curious and confident in my ability to succeed at whatever it is that I want to try.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Survivor
Against All Odds.

Greatest adventure to date?

In 2016 I had the opportunity to travel throughout China, during which I officiated, taught and supervised American, Italian and Chinese football officials during a six week season of indoor American football.

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Awards Achieved:

Rae Dowling

Navigator

A "poster child" for retirement, that is loyal, dedicated and very curious.

Occupation:

Retired

Residence:

Bradenton, Florida

Favorite Quote:

The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Fun Fact:

I dragonboat race competitively and if I wasn’t doing the Rebelle this year I’d likely be in Ravenna, Italy competing at the world championship races with my team from Sarasota.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Why the Rebelle - why not? because we are adventurous and always looking for the next competitive, crazy, off the beaten path activity to conquer.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My mother was a great inspiration for me as she always encouraged me to be independent, curious and confident in my ability to succeed at whatever it is that I want to try.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Amazing Race

Greatest adventure to date?

I've been fortunate enough to have experienced a lot of fun, interesting, educational and challenging things in my life, however 2 years ago I went on a three and a half month, 22,000 miles driving trip around the US. We explored National and State Parks, relearned about Civil Rights, the Civil War, the importance of the boowevil to Enterprise Alabama, the struggles of the early native cultures in the Southwest, the beauty of the forests, rivers, lakes and oceans and the diversity, friendliness and welcoming nature of the people around all these United States.

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Vehicle

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser