Thứ Ba, 21 tháng 1, 2014

Riding My Bicycle 100 Miles for a Cure

With my dreams of becoming a marathon runner dashed, I have been looking for a new event to enter.  I need something to shoot for, something to train for.

A friend of mine suggested going in a "century ride."  What is that?  Basically it is what it says it is: you ride your bicycle 100 miles.

On May 3, 2014, I will be reporting to Columbia, SC for the Tour De Cure, to benefit the American Diabetes Association. 

Diabetes has affected my family and friends directly and is a terrible disease.  8.3% of the American population has diabetes...and 79 million people are pre-diabetic, meaning the disease is set to explode in the coming years.  Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputations. (source: American Diabetes Association.)

But we can do something about it.  I'll make you a deal: I'll ride the 100 miles on my bicycle and you can donate as little as $5 toward the cause. (Also check with your employer to see if they match charity donations to double your donation.)

Thanks for your support!

Click here to donate! 



25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/?loc=db-slabnav#sthash.GAzIT5SJ.dpuf
25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/?loc=db-slabnav#sthash.GAzIT5SJ.dpuf
25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/?loc=db-slabnav#sthash.GAzIT5SJ.dpuf
25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/?loc=db-slabnav#sthash.GAzIT5SJ.dpuf
25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/?loc=db-slabnav#sthash.GAzIT5SJ.dpuf
25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/?loc=db-slabnav#sthash.GAzIT5SJ.dpuf

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