So I signed up for the 2013 Tour de Cure in Orlando on March 17, 2013 and joined my local shop's team - Winter Park Cycles. Most of you guys know I love cycling and I'm a sucker for these rides/bike fests. More importantly, the Tour de Cure is a ride that benefits the American Diabetes Association.This cause is near and dear to my heart as my cousin and close friend, Angelo is a Type 1 Diabetic and I am riding for him. We grew up together and we are very close even though he's back home in the Philippines and I'm here in the USA. 

 

Anyway, I am posting here to shamelessly ask for donations. No amount is too small and every dollar matters  

 

Please click on this link for my personal Tour de Cure page.

 

Raffy's Personal Page

 

Thanks in advance to the HC family for your support! 

Done.  As a Type 1 myself I am really looking forward to riding in the Virginia event this year.

Done!  Good for you, Raffy.

Well done Raffy, btw the PayPal link in the form is not working. Has anyone else tried it succesfully?

The link is just to a description of paypal.  You have to choose Paypal in the drop down to the left of the Paypal Logo.

Done.  Good luck!

 

When choosing Paypal, the "Next" button is hard to see because it's red.  It is on the bottom right side of the page.

Done.  Good going Raffy!

I have a deposition in Orlando 3/15 so maybe I will join you.  My dad had type 2 and my cousins son has type 1.

Done - good job Raffy...

Thanks for the generous donations gang! The HC family truly rocks!

 

Mike, you're more than welcome to join me! Same thing for JP and Vicki and anyone else interested.

Done. Good on you!

 

Done.  As a Type 1 myself I am really looking forward to riding in the Virginia event this year.

I would be interested in joining you depending on the timing.

Done - Good on you x2 

Done, thanks for riding!  My company may also process a matching gift, will check it out.  I registered them when I donated.....

Raffy done and I will likely join you!! 

Done. Way to go Raffy!

The link is just to a description of paypal.  You have to choose Paypal in the drop down to the left of the Paypal Logo.

 

Thanks, that worked.

In.  Way to go, raffy.  Good riding.

Done.  Go Raffy!

Done. Sorry for not getting to this sooner. Have fun!

No need to apologize Steve!

 

I'd like to thanks everyone for their generous donations! I know we all have daily expenses here so I realize your donation means some sort of sacrifice on your part, may it be not buying your daily coffee for a week, holding off on a purchase, picking up less beer on your beer run, etc. It really means a lot to me and just reinforces the awesomeness of this community.

 

You guys rock!

 

BTW, here's tomorrow's 45 mile training ride. It's towards a part of town I've never rode at yet and it approaches towards Lake county which is somewhat hilly. It's about 1,200 feet of elevation gain. Hopefully no winds tomorrow morning!

 

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2071644

Edited January 19, 201313 yr by raffy

Also late to the game, but in. Have a good ride Raffy!

I only just saw this and donated - ride hard!

Did the ride yesterday....it was chilly out at 730am but turned out to be a nice day as the sun came out. It was a lovely day to go out riding and this one of the biggest bike events I've been too - there were 1,500 riders. I wish I had my HC Bike Team (esp. the South FL crew) with me but it's still very early in the season, we'll have plenty of opportunities to ride.

 

Thank you all VERY MUCH again for the generous support!

Well done, sir!

Congrats!