Cycling and Raising Money for Diabetes Research

 

Come join me and 1200+ other cyclists from across the Washington, DC metro area in raising money for diabetes research at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2009 National Capital Tour De Cure (formerly known as the Reston Tour de Cure). 

The 2008 National Capital/Reston Tour De Cure was the 5th largest ADA Tour De Cure event in the U.S., raising over $489,000 for diabetes research. We're hoping to make next year's event even more successful and fun by improving the event and raising at least $560,000.

To do that, the ADA National Capital Tour de Cure needs your help. Whether you're a sponsor, team captain, team rider, individual rider or a volunteer with the 2009 Reston Tour De Cure, your help is needed and greatly appreciated.

The ADA Reston Tour De Cure committee and staff know that everyone is watching their budgets, especially as of late. But there are others ways to help without donating money out of your own pocket such as raising money or volunteering your time.

Registration for the event is now open. The event is being held June 14, 2009 and will start at the Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia. The Tour will most likely go through Reston, Herndon, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg and Purcellville as it has in years past.

Here are the various links to information on how to register and how you can get involved:

• sponsorship opportunities
• become a team captain/create a team
• join an existing team
• individual rider
• volunteer

Also check out the 2009 National Capital Tour de Cure's LinkedIn and Facebook groups and Myspace and Twitter profiles. We'll be posting the latest news about the Tour and what's going on behind the scenes including committee meeting minutes, sponsors, route information and other updates. If you have feedback or suggestions, don't hesitate to email, leave a comment or send a "tweet" anytime.

P.S. The National Capital Tour de Cure is always looking for help with getting the word out about the event and raising money for diabetes research. If you'd like to help spread the word or promote the event, feel free to leave a comment here with your contact information or contact me directly via email or on my cell.