teejay
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As most of you know, every year Darren has asked for your support for The Brain Tumor Society (TBTS) and its annual "Ride For Research" in suburban Boston. This year, however, due to his impending move back to Hawaii, leg rehab and other factors, he won't be fielding a Team VFTT so I have offered to do it. The "Ride" will be on Sunday, May 20.
Last year I was able to ride with the team, although I had supported TBTS before. The ride proved to be a most positive experience. The effort and dedication of the volunteers in its organization, their commitment to the cause, the beautiful ride course itself and the abundant good food and beverage provided by generous local sponsors all contributed to making this a memorable event.
This year I'm asking for your support, as Darren has done in the past, of Team VFTT and TBTS in the "Ride for Research." You can join the team as a rider (10, 25 or 50 mi.), pledge one of the team riders or become a virtual rider. Or you can choose to support JayH on the hike he's planning for TBTS in the fall. It will all go to the same worthy cause. If you can't do anything, I understand. Just wish all your fellow bikers and hikers the best of luck.
If you do choose to join the team as a (real not virtual) rider, you will need to do some fund-raising yourself. I was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful support I received last year from many family, friends and other VFTTers. It's easy to blast out a quick email asking for them to support you and TBTS and their generosity will amaze you, I promise. If you do decide to join the team, ridership is limited to 2000 riders and it is filling up fast, so do it now.
Don't have a bike? I have an extra one just like the "Beast" I rode last year. http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12716&page=1&highlight=ride
For information on TBTS, go to their website: http://www.tbts.org/
Ride information and registration: http://www.tbts.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=200&itemID=16308
My personal page: http://www.braintumorsociety.org/site/TR?px=1117864&pg=personal&fr_id=1131
If you'd rather not donate on-line (CC only), contributions may be sent directly to me (Tom Jenks, P. O. Box 114, Elbridge, NY 13060-0114). Make checks payable to "The Brain Tumor Society." I'll make sure it reaches them quickly so you will be acknowledged on my page. Don't forget to include any forms from your employer if it has a matching gift program.
In keeping with true VFTT tradition, I'll be having a huge pig roast post-ride, back at my house. Hope you can make it. (EDIT: Just kidding.)
teejay
Last year I was able to ride with the team, although I had supported TBTS before. The ride proved to be a most positive experience. The effort and dedication of the volunteers in its organization, their commitment to the cause, the beautiful ride course itself and the abundant good food and beverage provided by generous local sponsors all contributed to making this a memorable event.
This year I'm asking for your support, as Darren has done in the past, of Team VFTT and TBTS in the "Ride for Research." You can join the team as a rider (10, 25 or 50 mi.), pledge one of the team riders or become a virtual rider. Or you can choose to support JayH on the hike he's planning for TBTS in the fall. It will all go to the same worthy cause. If you can't do anything, I understand. Just wish all your fellow bikers and hikers the best of luck.
If you do choose to join the team as a (real not virtual) rider, you will need to do some fund-raising yourself. I was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful support I received last year from many family, friends and other VFTTers. It's easy to blast out a quick email asking for them to support you and TBTS and their generosity will amaze you, I promise. If you do decide to join the team, ridership is limited to 2000 riders and it is filling up fast, so do it now.
Don't have a bike? I have an extra one just like the "Beast" I rode last year. http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12716&page=1&highlight=ride
For information on TBTS, go to their website: http://www.tbts.org/
Ride information and registration: http://www.tbts.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=200&itemID=16308
My personal page: http://www.braintumorsociety.org/site/TR?px=1117864&pg=personal&fr_id=1131
If you'd rather not donate on-line (CC only), contributions may be sent directly to me (Tom Jenks, P. O. Box 114, Elbridge, NY 13060-0114). Make checks payable to "The Brain Tumor Society." I'll make sure it reaches them quickly so you will be acknowledged on my page. Don't forget to include any forms from your employer if it has a matching gift program.
In keeping with true VFTT tradition, I'll be having a huge pig roast post-ride, back at my house. Hope you can make it. (EDIT: Just kidding.)
teejay
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