Back in 2002, a client asked for help preparing for the Ride to Cure Diabetes in Austin, TX. His wife and daughter were both dealing with the challenges of Type 1 diabetes. It struck a chord with me. When my cousin’s son was born, there were many tense moments when they almost lost their son with numerous medical emergencies. Finally, they learned that he had Type 1 diabetes and the treatments helped him survive.
While he has grown up and is enjoying his adult life, many are not so lucky.
I was very impressed with their rides, but even more impressed with the people participating in the rides and the people putting those rides together. They all share a passion to fund research and treatment so that they can bring an end to this disease. As a result, they have changed their name from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to Breakthrough T1D.
Whether you have a personal connection to the cause or you just want to support their efforts, their ride series is a great way to do just that.
Please visit their website and check out the ride venues and dates. Whichever one you select, it will be an experience that you will remember for years to come.
If the dates don’t work or the fund raising seems daunting, please consider their “My Ride” option. Pick a local/area ride or simply ride on your own and raise funds of any amount to help support their cause.
Click this link to learn more about their ride program
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Click this link to learn about other ways to support their efforts
