HDSA also leads in providing care for HD patients and their families at our 21 Centers of Excellence. HDSA's 12 regions and 37 chapters and affiliates and 150+ support groups help educate the general public and healthcare professionals. This dedicated circle of people provides networking and information and creates fundraising opportunities through a wide range of exciting and worthwhile events nationwide.
Team 2CURE-HD Cyclists: Jason, John, Renato & Scott.
Greetings and sincere thanks for taking the time to read about our endeavor on behalf of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
En route official on-line stats (We take off June 12, 2pm):
http://stats.raceacrossamerica.org/2007/reports/rider/409.html
RAAM 2007 Website link, where you can learn more about the team, the really cool bikes, the sponsors, and Huntington's Disease. Also, during the race there will be daily updates as to the progress of the riders (with some pictures and video).
http://team2curehd.50megs.com/2007/index.html
This is Team 2CURE-HD’s second year competing in Race Across AMerica (RAAM), a bicycle race from San Diego to Atlantic City . Thanks to the generous help of people like you, we managed to raise nearly $120,000 for HD research during last year’s effort. This year we hope to top that goal and, in addition to money raised for research at one of the country’s 26 HDSA Centers of Excellence, we also hope to continue spreading the word about this tragic disease and what people can do to help end its relentless assault on its victims and their families.
Team 2CURE-HD was formed several years ago by two of us, both of whom have HD in our immediate families (Renato and Scott) and joined by friends who love to cycle, and care so much about HD (Jason and John). Our goal was to elicit public support by committing ourselves to something extraordinary, specifically RAAM. After several years of planning, we gathered a team of equally committed HD-affected people and competed in the race last year, gathering research money, publicity and public awareness along the way. For 8 days we raced over 30 other teams in a 24/7 bike race that crossed 14 states and climbed over 111,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain.
In spite of our successes, HD’s assault is far from over. Thus, we committed ourselves to racing yet again and, with the assistance of people like you, to continuing our quest and calling.
We sincerely thank you for your time, love and support. If it’s within your means, we ask that you make a donation, and please share this site with your friends. Together, we can all help ensure that this is the final generation afflicted with HD.
Thank you for visiting our fundraising page!
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
To mail a check towards RAAM07 (secure mailbox)
Write Check to: "HDSA"
Mail to: Pam Foye-Needle (aka RAAM Diva)
5558 Coyote Court, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Other ways to support the Team and HDSA:
Cycling T-shirt link (cost $20, $15 of which goes to HDSA):
http://www.hdsastore.org/race-across-america-raam-official-tshirt.html
Cycling Jewelry link:
http://www.hdsastore.org/care2cure-hd-oval-charm-necklac.html
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