Many years ago, when one of my closest friends was dying of AIDS, the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation offered him a great deal of assistance during what were difficult days indeed. I never really properly thanked them for this, and it's been just one more item on my ever-lengthening "meant-to-do" list.
The goal of the Friends For Life Bike Rally is to raise money for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. In memory of of his life, on this the 10th anniversary of the Bike Rally, I've finally decided to say thanks, and to help pay some back, by participating. In order to do so, riders must raise a minimum of $2,200 in donations by June 30th, 2008. I frankly consider this to be a much-more-than-merely-daunting fundraising goal (I'm already starting to sweat at the idea of having to personally donate $2000 to participate), so I'm hanging out my hat in the hopes that passers-by might toss in some spare change.
What, can't see the hat? My hat is here: http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=1715951
The Toronto PWA Foundation will use the money raised by the Rally to fund on-going programs and services for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
Much more info about the Rally here: http://bikerally.org/
Posted by Ken Allen at March 13, 2008 9:22 PMHey, I only have to cough up a little cash. You are the one that has to ride a bike for 6 days!! More power to you! I am hoping that you will well exceed your donation goal.
Posted by: Lee Cockrum at March 14, 2008 9:01 AMMy friend David is also doing the ride (and for several years now) and he was quicker with his hat...I wish I was wealthy enough to sponsor both of you : ( Have a great ride!!
Posted by: Heather at March 14, 2008 9:37 AMWhat Lee said. You're a fine man, my friend.
Posted by: Rachel H at March 14, 2008 12:25 PMHappy to chip in. Good luck with the training!
Posted by: Sarah P at March 17, 2008 6:21 PM