National Capital Tour de Cure - DC50-TV Promo

WHAT: Tour de Cure is a challenging cycling event that allows both the avid and recreational cyclist to raise money for diabetes research and educational programs.

WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2009
100 Mile - Century Ride
63 Mile - Metric Century
33 Mile - ½ Metric Century
12/20/32 Mile - Fitness Test Ride
1-12 Mile - Family Fun Ride

WHERE: Reston Town Center, Reston, VA

WHO: Over 1,500 bike riders from corporations, unions, family and friends, bike clubs, and individual participants will take the challenge with the American Diabetes Association to find a cure.

GOAL: To raise over $530,000 to support the American Diabetes Association's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.

HOW: Each participant has a goal of raising at least $175 or more through flat donations. Corporations, unions and families build large teams of co-workers, friends and associates, with each team member raising money toward an overall team goal. Register and fund raise online at http://www.diabetes.org/nationalcapitaltourdecure.

WHY: Donations raised through the Tour de Cure will fund research for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, prevention programs, education programs, and residential and day camps for children affected by diabetes and advocacy initiatives.

GO TO: http://www.dc50tv.com/community/biking_for_a_cause/tour_de_cure/

QUESTIONS: Contact Cassandra Christian at (202) 331-8303 x4518 or at cchristian@diabetes.org

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• diabetes
• bike
• ride
• bicycle
• fun
• reston virginia
• biking
• outdoors
• fitness
• health