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ARE YOU READY TO START A CHAIN REACTION IN 2010? The 2010 Tour de Cure is set for February 28, 2010. Why just think about the Tour de Cure and diabetes once a year? We are challenging you and those you know to SIGN UP EARLY for the Tour de Cure and ride strong all year long on behalf of those living each and every day with diabetes. ANNOUNCING NEW START/FINISH LOCATION We are proud and excited to announce a new relationship between the American Diabetes Association and Lake Nona. As a result the 2010 Tour De Cure will be hosted by Lake Nona and therefore will start and finish at 7022 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 outside of the University of Central Florida Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona (off Narcoossee Road).
This relationship is a natural fit between two entities striving for a healthier community. Lake Nona is striving to become America's Healthiest Community which falls right in line with the mission of the American Diabetes Association. Lake Nona brings to Tour De Cure an opportunity for improve routes, room to grow and an additional family friendly shorter route. With these changes Tour De Cure, Lake Nona will continue to cement its reputation as one of the premier cycling event in the Central Florida area. Whether you are an avid cyclist or are just looking for a leisure ride for fun, the Tour de Cure has a route perfect for you! We welcome riders of all ages and skill levels.
Once route maps are officially finalized, they will be available for download. Please send all offline donations (Checks and cash) to: American Diabetes Association, Attn: Tour de Cure, 1101 N Lake Destiny Rd, Suite 415, Maitland, FL 32751 We continue to strive to become one of the premier cycling event in Central Florida and with your help we have made great strides toward that goal. The 2009 Tour De Cure saw over 900 cyclists register to support this great cause. In 2010 we are looking for 1500 cylists to do the same. Event Information Join us for the ride of your life at the 2010 Tour de Cure Orlando event! The ride will start and finish at Lake Nona in Orlando, FL! The Tour De Cure Orlando promises to be even more fun and challenging, designed for both the novice and avid cyclists. While the beautifully scenic back roads of East Orlando offer a fairly flat terrain, the famous head winds of that side of town will offer a work out challenge for the most athletic cyclists out there. Routes are currently being finalized and will be posted to the website shortly! Whether you’re an avid or novice cyclist, we have a ride for you! You can start your day off with bagels, fruit, juice and coffee for breakfast. Our team of volunteers will assist you with medical and mechanical needs throughout the day. Rest Stops complete with bathrooms, food, fruit, power bars, water and much more will be available every 10 – 18 miles. When you finish the ride there will be massage therapy, music, entertainment, awards and a health and wellness expo. Lunch will be provided from 11:30am- 2:30pm. Registration Information Our registration fee is now $25.00. All cyclists must raise the minimum of $150 to participate, in addition to the registration fee. Registration fees do not count towards the fund-raising minimum and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Encourage a minimum of four colleagues, friends and family members to join you during this Tour de Cure! To form a team, click the "Form" or "Create a Team" button atop this page. Sign up today and begin to receive more information about how we can help you prepare for the Tour de Cure 2010! I'm excited about the biggest Tour de Cure in Orlando yet and I can't wait to work with you! Register today to qualify for this great prize! Red Rider Campaign The Red Rider Campaign is designed to place the spotlight on and recognize people with diabetes who have also taken on the challenge to Take The Ride of Their Life. The Red Riders are ANY participants in the Tour de Cure who is living with diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2. The Red Riders are the ones who actually ride the ride, but it doesn’t matter if they are on a team or an individual rider. If you have diabetes – YOU ARE A RED RIDER and can qualify for a Red Rider Jersey! Fund-raising Minimum Every 20 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes. If you have diabetes or know someone with diabetes, think of that as your reason for raising as much money as possible for diabetes research and education. Aim for greatness by becoming one of the 2010 champions for diabetes:
Raise the required $150 minimum and receive the 2010 Tour De Cure commemorative T-Shirt. Raise between $200 and $10,000 and receive a special thank you gift in recognition of your fundraising achievement. If you make it to one of the fundraising club levels you will be rewarded with the VIP treatment at the Tour event. There are web tools that will make your fundraising easy and fun. Recent studies show that participants who used those tools, raised and average of $408.35 vs. those who did not and raised on average $96.87. "SWEETHEART DEAL" Raise $500 by February 14th AND if you choose the 2010 Commemorative Jersey as your thank you prize we will have it for you the week of the event during early packet pick up or the morning of the event. Please note that this will be your thank you gift which means you will NOT receive a prize certificate after the event. The Champion For Diabetes Jersey will be awarded if you raise $750 or more along with the other associated clothing accessories (socks or shorts or both). Please note that only the jersey will be available early IF you choose the apparel prize as your thank you gift. Remaining clothing pieces will be awarded after the event Top Overall Fundraiser will receive the following:
Take the time to send emails to your friends, coworkers and family members in order to take advantage of those great incentives. You'll be surprise how quickly you'll start seeing the dollars add up. Be a Team Captain Form a corporate or family team and increase the amount of fun and excitement you’ll enjoy while training for this event and ultimately riding in it.
If you start a Tour de Cure team NOW and get 1 person to sign up on your team each week you would have an over 20-member team! Special Thanks to the Orlando 2010 Tour de Cure Planning Committee NOW IS THE TIME TO START A CHAIN REACTION for the Tour de Cure in 2010! Registration is NOW OPEN! Remember to login with the same username as last year before you register so you can keep your address book and records! Don't remember the username you used last year? Give me a call and I can make sure you have it. Please let me know if you have any questions, I look forward to speaking with you soon about how you can help start this year's CHAIN REACTION for the Tour de Cure! Thanks, Cesar Cesareo Tour de Cure Coordinator (407) 660-1926 ext: 3037 or ccesareo@diabetes.org Special Thanks to our Local Sponsors:
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