For those eagle-eyed readers who come to my page instead of just reading my words of wit in Reader (yeah I’m guilty of that too), you may have noticed I’ve added another page and another box to my sidebar regarding the Tour de Cure.  This is a bike ride that raises money for the American Diabetes Association, and is held across the country.

Everyone knows at least one person who has diabetes, and odds are they are able to live a normal and successful life while dealing with it.  It’s because of research and work done that this condition is able to be controlled as well as it is, but the fact remains it is still a major health concern.

I know that in the wake of Haiti and other concerns that need our assistance, this cause might not be at the top of your list, and hopefully you have donated to them already.  But if there is one thing we have proven before it’s that our generosity knows no limits.

If you have anything left over, please go to my pledge page to give; there is no amount too small.  The website takes credit cards and will give you a receipt.

To sweeten the pot, I’m throwing down this challenge as well:

The more you give, the more I will ride.

That’s right folks, I will ride further for more money because I’ll do anything for more money.  The race has three different lengths, and I’ve set amounts for distances fairly arbitrarily, but I’m sticking with them so no trying to change my mind.  Unless you give me money, and then I might.

  • $100 = 25k
  • $200 = 60k
  • $300 = 100k

If I raise over $300, I’ll take suggestions on what else I should do during the race (e.g. put streamers on my handlebars, grow out a mustache, sing showtunes at the 50k marker).

I also have a empty, white jersey that needs filling up.  You know how bikers/racecars/any flat surface in a stadium is covered in ads?  I will be that flat space.  I will put all the names of anyone who pledges onto my jersey. I’ll attempt to use my limited graphic design skills to make you a logo (I’m not just going to write your name on with a Sharpie) but if you want to design your own logo, bring it on!. Want your business to get some free ad space?  Donate and send me the ad!

Please, go to my page and see where the progress is at.  If you know someone with diabetes or want to share your story, click on the Tour de Cure link on my nav bar and leave a note.

I need your help!

And thank you for your support.