boomana Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 As some of you know, I have been training for the past couple months to participate in 165-mile cycling event from Miami to Key West on November 16 & 17th. The Smart Ride (this is the 9th annual event) raises money for direct service HIV/AIDs organizations in Florida, and what I like about this charity ride is that the cost of the event is covered by the riders' fees and donations from separate fund raising events, and 100% of the money raised by the riders goes directly to the organizations. Each rider agrees to raise $1250, and in my normal, lame, wait-to-the-last-minute style, I am just now starting to raise funds. A co-worker and fellow rider made the first donation to guilt me into getting me off my azz (it worked). The agencies that will benefit from your donations: Center for Positive Connections-Miami/DadePride Center at Equality Park-Fort Lauderdale/BrowardChildren's Diagnostic Center -Fort Lauderdale/BrowardMiracle of Love-Orlando/Central FloridaCAP of the Palm BeachesMetro Wellness & Community Centers Tampa/St PeteAIDS Help-Florida Keys/Monroe County Although the monies are split between the organizations, I am very happy to be riding with the team from the Pride Center in Ft. Lauderdale. Here's my donation page. https://www.thesmart...edge/pages/253/ I strongly believe in this charity event, have worked hard to get from being able to only ride 30 miles without dying to feeling confident I can do 100 the first day and 65 the second. I'm excited to participate and truly appreciate your support. Any little amount will help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffy Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Done. Great job on traning Vicki and good luck with the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Done (Maybe)... That website had a lot of issues for me and it may have gone through 0-3x. I'm hoping for 1. Edit: Got my confirmation email a while later and it looks like it only went through once. Good luck on the ride Vicki! Edited October 31, 2012 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Done. It gave me some weird "From Address" failed message and it doesn't appear to have sent me a confirmation email but I'm not worried about the tax implications. Good luck Vicki, I'm sure you'll do great and it's a great thing that you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyll Hertsens Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Done. Have a great ride. Yay Gay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thank you Vicki for doing this, another wonderful cause taken up by HC'ers! Just donated..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Nice job Vicki! Pledge made and paid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Kudos to you Vicki! I'll donate when I'm back in town and have a more secure internet connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Done! I wish you have a wonderful ride, Vicki. Keep training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutestory Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I dood it! Have a great ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Done. Also don't forget to hit the Red Cross website for hurricane relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 You guys are the bestest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Done ... awesome job, Vicki! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Go Vicki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 In and done... well done Vicki... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 my coworker is likely in too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Done, and have an awesome ride Vicki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm321 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Done - and well done Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 You guys are great. HC'ers alone have pretty much got me to the goal, but what's even better, since each rider must raise $1250 to be able to ride, you've allowed me to donate the money I'd saved in case I didn't meet my goal to a friend who wasn't going to make it. You also allowed me to leave my co-workers alone for money, and let my two co-workers who are riding hit them up, as they don't have the same good fortune as I do with you. I can't express how appreciative I am. This is the last big training weekend, and I'm taking it easy (20-30 mile rides) after this. Did 80 miles today with 60 planned tomorrow. It was gorgeous out! I'm getting excited. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 We are great, only because you rule... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Late supplement. Good luck with the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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