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| After the bike ride |
The big day was finally here. The American Diabetes Association's NOVA Tour de Cure for diabetes in Reston, Virginia. The bike ride event and happening were amazing. With lots of riders and supporters, live music, great food and even a kids' fun tent with tattoos and balloon artist. Red riders (riding with diabetes) received special 'Red rider' jerseys decorated proudly with the words "I ride with diabetes" which attracted lots of warm and welcoming cheering from the crowd when spotted during the race and especially at the finish line. With 'go red rider' and 'you are why we ride' words from the crowd, our daughter felt comfortable enough to wear her 'red rider' jersey, a present from Bob Sierralta from the American Diabetes Association, with pride.
This tour consisted of 89 teams and 878 riders in total who have raised over $400K!
As I mentioned in my previous post Tour de Cure, my better half and his colleagues from work decided to join the efforts by riding with the La Prima team, formed and captained by Mr. Dave Evans, owner and president of La Prima Food group and Catering by Seasons, who was also one of the event's sponsors. Their team included 19 riders who have so far raised close to $8,000! And the numbers are still increasing! And has my hubby said to our daughter in the videos taken during his ride:"Lia, this is all for you!"
To all of you, who organized, donated, rode bikes, volunteered, cheered and supported, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Together we will make it possible. Together we will stop diabetes.
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| With Mr. Dave Evans (right) |
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