Sarasota, FL – ADA Executive Breakfast

On Friday, October 16, 2015, the ADA out of Tampa held an 11-mile Executive ride at the Longboat Key Club (www.longboatkeyclub.com) at 220 Sands Point Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228.

This ride was schedule to gather executive participant together to ride, network and re-instill the reasons why we hold this event and the value to the local community.

Schedule of Events

The Ride

The day started at 75.2 degrees with a nice temperate breeze. Since the Resort is by Gulf the humidity level was very manageable. Two groups were formed 20(+) and 17 mph. I was taking a relaxing ride today so I rode with the 17 mpg group.

It was a good easy ride with the exception of the last 2 miles when someone broke from the pack and did a sprint to the finish. Of course, I followed in pursuit reaching speeds of 28.2 mph. Yes, I dropped 2 riders the last 2 miles but once I reached the end of the route I doubled back to ride back with them. I don’t ever leave anyone that I don’t go back for.

Presenters

One speaker after the other was providing their personal experience as to why they support the American Diabetes Association. Each of these speakers commanded attention in their commentary and were very personable with their lighthearted comedic statements sprinkled throughout their conversation with the audience.

Congressman Buchanan discussed the cost on the community, what healthy communities’ needs are in infrastructures as it pertains to trails, how the elimination of diabetes can improve the quality of life for all.

Wayne drove home a great point that this Tour not only gives companies exposure, a feeling they are doing “good”, priceless networking opportunities but also improves corporate culture – resulting in happier and more productive employees!

Suzi discussed the facts and what the actual cost to companies this devastating disease has and the need to motivate our companies to get healthy and get involved to ultimately Stop Diabetes.
After the Keynote speakers finished their personal commentary and the meeting was over, I think all in attendance felt the meeting was driving home the importance of the work that is being done at the American Diabetes Association.

Keynote Speakers

Congressman Vern Buchanann U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is the only Florida member of Congress to serve on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, international trade, health care and Social Security. Buchanan is also a member of the Health Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare and employer-provided health insurance benefits. With 190,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Florida’s 16thDistrict, Buchanan is committed to preserving Medicare’s long-term solvency for senior citizens, as well as bringing down the cost of health care for all Americans. http://www.gop.gov/member/vern-buchanan/

Lorrie Liang Lorrie Liang joined Sarasota Memorial as Chief Operating Officer in February 2015. Previously, she served as vice president of LifeBridge Health System/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Md., a nonprofit health system providing the full continuum of care through two acute-care hospitals, a chronic care/sub-acute hospital, skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehab facility, children’s hospital, express care centers and a network of physicians, home care and hospice services. Sinai Hospital, one of the largest community teaching hospitals in Maryland, is a level 2 trauma center with 504 beds, 4,600 employees, and a 1,100-member medical staff. http://www.smh.com/

Statistics for the Day

We wanted to share the day with the members who couldn’t attend so please enjoy the map and images below.

We rode as a unit so this could be the stats for all of us on the ride. Use this link to view more details: Garmin Connect http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/929276779

Photos