A listing of American Diabetes Association champion related stories and events.

30 Mar, 2025

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

2026-04-06T13:38:53-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

On Sunday, March 30th, I had the incredible opportunity to pedal my way through the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Florida in Lake Nona. Picture this: a gang of cyclists, all cladded in colorful jerseys, and a palpable buzz in the air that felt more like a rock [...]

29 Mar, 2025

Champion’s Reception – ADA Tour de Cure 2025

2026-04-06T13:42:29-04:00Comments Off on Champion’s Reception – ADA Tour de Cure 2025

The American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Champions Reception event was no ordinary gala; it was a dazzling night where the air hummed with excitement and anticipation. As the guests arrived, the atmosphere was buzzing with laughter and camaraderie, highlighting the true spirit of the event. Cyclists who had dedicated [...]

26 Mar, 2024

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

2026-03-31T16:48:14-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

On Sunday, March 24th, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Florida in Lake Nona. It felt refreshing and invigorating to return to an in-person event after several years of virtual gatherings due to the pandemic. The excitement in the air [...]

26 Mar, 2023

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

2026-03-31T16:37:54-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

On Sunday, March 27th, I participated in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Florida in Lake Nona. Yes, we have gone back to somewhat normal to an in-person event. It been several years we have not had an in-person event because of the pandemic. The temperature started was [...]

27 Mar, 2022

Tour de Cure Event Day 2022 – Diana’s Story

2026-03-31T16:45:37-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day 2022 – Diana’s Story

The day started out comfortable. This year’s start time made for a relaxed beginning to the ride. Of course, there were so many at the start that the team took off very slow. Once out of the first stage of the starting line, things opened up. The 10 and 25 [...]

27 Mar, 2022

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

2026-03-31T17:18:30-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

Wow, time passes slow when you are out of breath and have a loss of energy … I have been representing SAIC by participating in the ADA tour de Cure for a total of 16 years including the 12 years since I started participating in the Orlando area. Thank [...]

24 Mar, 2022

Champion’s Reception – ADA Tour de Cure 2022

2026-03-31T17:27:17-04:00Comments Off on Champion’s Reception – ADA Tour de Cure 2022

The annual Orlando ADA Tour de Cure Champions Reception was held Thursday, March 24, 2022, in honor of all the hard work the community had done for the upcoming ADA Tour de Cure ride. Fundraisers that achieve the $1,000 mark are considered “Champions”. This invitation-only event recognized these Champions, key [...]

18 Apr, 2021

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

2026-03-31T18:35:25-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

Wow, time passes fast when you are having fun ... I have been representing SAIC by participating in the ADA tour de Cure for a total of 15 years including the 11 years since I started participating in the Orlando area. Thank you all for making the 2021 Tour [...]

18 Apr, 2021

Tour de Cure Event Day 2021 – Shawn’s Story

2021-05-10T20:59:10-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day 2021 – Shawn’s Story

On April 18th, I got together with my teammates on TeamOne from SAIC at the Lake Nona Town Center for the 2021 Tour de Cure.  We had decided to ride 30+ miles today, in honor of the 34 million Americans living with Diabetes. It was a pretty typical day for [...]

1 Apr, 2021

TeamOne is Honored by David’s World Cycle!

2026-03-31T19:08:41-04:00Comments Off on TeamOne is Honored by David’s World Cycle!

In April 2021, as the world is trying to get back to a new norm surrounding and hopefully the tail-end of COVID-19, there is something good that has happened for TeamOne! All the TeamOne members and people who support the team please stand ​up from your home office chair and [...]

20 Jun, 2020

5th Consecutive Year: The Team of Champions

2026-03-31T19:46:00-04:00Comments Off on 5th Consecutive Year: The Team of Champions

In the midst of all this terrible news surrounding COVID-19, there is some positivity for TeamOne! All the TeamOne members and people who support the team should stand ​up from your home office chair and take a well-deserved bow. This recognition is possible because of everything the team members and [...]

13 Jun, 2020

Tour de Cure Event Day 2020 – Diana’s Story

2026-03-31T19:56:39-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day 2020 – Diana’s Story

The Tour de Cure Lake Nona event 2020 will be remembered for its atypical approach.  In Spring 2020, our world turned upside down due to Coronavirus. People living with diabetes are at greater risk for complications from COVID-19 (coronavirus) and we continue to advocate and ensure they have the resources [...]

13 Jun, 2020

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

2026-03-31T19:52:16-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

What a wonderful decade to ride! Yes it has been 10 years since I started participating in the Orlando area. I have been participating in the ADA for a total of 14 years if I count my San Diego Tour de Cure event involvement. Thank you all for making [...]

21 Apr, 2020

TeamOne is Nationally Recognized!

2026-03-31T20:22:48-04:00Comments Off on TeamOne is Nationally Recognized!

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, amid all this terrible news surrounding COVID-19, there is at least a glimmer of light and positivity for TeamOne! All the TeamOne members and people who support the team should stand ​up from your home office chair and take a well-deserved bow. This recognition is [...]

31 Mar, 2019

Tour de Cure Event Day 2019 – Diana’s Story

2026-04-02T10:32:58-04:00Comments Off on Tour de Cure Event Day 2019 – Diana’s Story

A friend of mine always says "Teamwork makes the Dream work!"  The support of friends, family, and donors help all of us in this fight against diabetes and the dream to find a cure. Thank you all! 2019 Tour de Cure Lake Nona could not have been better! You did an [...]

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