Support Me in Pedal Power — Tour de Cure

On May 7th, I will be cycling in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure in San Diego, CA. Admittedly, I’m a little nervous about undertaking such a huge event after being off the bike for so long but I really feel that anything I do to help is small compared to what needs to be done.

Please support me by joining the team or with a donation by selecting the “Click Here to Sponsor Me” link. Our efforts will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes. So let’s get in gear and ride to beat diabetes!

Help Make a Difference!

oh, and I wouldn’t mind a few words of encouragement

I Live, I Ride, I am a Red Rider

It seems that the health of my family has kept my cycling schedule at a minimum for the last few years. This time it was the San Diego Tour de Cure I missed out on while my father is in the hospital. It really didn’t matter to me, I am a Red Rider at all times.

Why we ride … Red Riders
Red Riders are all Tour de Cure participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It doesn’t matter if you are on a team or an individual – you are an inspiration.

The purpose of the Red Riders…
Is to support everyone who lives with diabetes and showcase the courage it takes to live every day with this difficult condition.

And being a Red Rider means…
that you are not alone. With hundreds of riders who may share a similar story, and hundreds more to support you, being a Red Rider can help you with your first step or your millionth – in your fight to live a healthier life!

How do I become a Red Rider?

Wear the Red Rider Jersey

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes you are eligible to become a Red Rider. Make note when you register or contact your local Tour de Cure coordinator and tell them you want to be recognized as a Red Rider on the day of the event. This means you will receive free recognition gifts on the day of the event including a Red Rider Jersey. (all participants must raise the minimum $150 fundraising goal)

Is there a team I can join with other Red Riders?
Yes! You (and those that support you) can join Team Red which is made up of Red Riders AND those that support Red Riders. Encourage others to join you.

Missed the San Diego Tour de Cure, like I did? No worries, you still have time to register for the Long Beach event and make a difference.

Be The Stain

You would think that as I approach this week end’s Tour de Cure, I would be preoccupied with training, nutrition and preparation. Not so much.

Part of my mental game plan is to go into this century ride for the American Diabetes Association with a happy, upbeat attitude. One large key in overcoming some of my obstacles has been to love what I am doing and find the happiness within.

While Tide may not be aware of how they are helping me across that finish line (and thus helping others) I thought I’d share with you something that has sent me into uncontrollable peals of laughter every time I look at it…

I went over to BeTheStain.com and upload my pic to their applet, making me the talking stain that you see in the commercial. Sure its dumb, but seriously, what sane person spends their day off biking 100 miles.. on purpose?

Red Rider, Red Rider

Oooh, I have another cause and a great ride ahead of me! Admittedly, the event is not until April 18th, 2009, but I am pretty excited about it.

I’m putting together a team of dedicated people who have and have not been on a bike for a distance event before.   Our goal is to fundraise and bring awareness to the American Diabetes Association during their Tour de Cure.

A few people have been surprised that this is not my “Cancer Thing” but since my goals are to make a difference in some small way, it works very well for me. Also, I will be wearing the designated Red Rider jersey to show myself as someone with type 2 diabetes.

Come join Team US Cares.