This was my second Tour de Cure and this one was more of an amazing experience than my first. I had an opportunity to meet riders who were currently dealing with diabetes. It was a humbling experience in talking with them because it put my efforts in "fun"raising in perspective. [...]
We all made it back with only two incidents!!! Thank you all for making the 2015 Tour de Cure Orlando great! You did an amazing job assisting me in raising nearly $2,267 for the American Diabetes Association. You were part of Orlando's TeamOne's efforts which raised over $18,237. TeamOne 2015 [...]
March 14, 2015: I had the opportunity to go to a special ADA Tour de Cure event. Chris Carmichael was a special speaker. Now at the time I had no idea who Chris Carmichael was -- but I read the invite. Wow!!!! This was the guy that coached Lance Armstrong. [...]
On February 21, 2015, it was overcast and looked like it was going to rain regardless of the weather, the day would hold many firsts for me. This unseasonable weather didn't stop the Daytona International Speedway Xfinity 300 Series from getting underway. First off, let me say I am not [...]
Biking... seems pretty easy. But how many times have I heard someone say that can't do it, or they haven't been on a bike in 20+ years, or they "should" do it. Countless. How many times have I heard someone say they don't like biking. My question is: have you [...]
What a Ride! We all made it without incident!!! Thank you all for making the 2014 Tour de Cure Orlando great! You did an amazing job assisting me in raising nearly $1,754 for the American Diabetes Association. You were part of Orlando's TeamOne's efforts which raised over $8,437. teamOne 2014 [...]
Thank you all for making the 2013 Tour de Cure Orlando great! You did an amazing job assisting me in raising nearly $2,659 for the American Diabetes Association. You were part of Orlando's teamSAIC efforts which raised over $15,246 a 96% increase over last year. teamSAIC 2013 consisted of 20 [...]
I was fortunate enough to train enough over the summer to be capable of completing a half ironman triathlon in Georgia on September 30, 2012. This race is a favorite for first-timers because the swim is downstream in the Savannah River and the mild current provides a nice bit [...]
Sorry for taking so long to update you on the 100 Mile ADA Ride. I have broken the events down below, but right up front, thanks to everyone who made a contribution to the American Diabetes Association ride. Our Orlando team surpassed our goal of $8,000 and increased donations by [...]
Zrain’s best laid plans get an A for effort - Lots of folks arrived early for Zrain’s group photo. But, scattered arrivals, various states of readiness, lines to turn in the waiver form, etc. resulted in no group photo. We weren’t alone in the disarray, thus there was a 45 [...]
What a Ride! Wow, I have survived uninjured this year!!! Thank you all for making the 2012 Tour de Cure Orlando great! You did an amazing job … raising nearly $2,205 for the American Diabetes Association. You were part of Orlando's teamSAIC efforts which raised close to $8,000. teamSAIC consisted [...]
What a Ride! Wow, I have survived not uninjured but survived just the same!!! Thank you all for making the 2011 Tour de Cure Orlando great! You did an amazing job … raising nearly $750 for the American Diabetes Association. You were part of Team SAIC - Orlando's efforts which [...]
